diff --git a/bec_widgets/applications/main_app.py b/bec_widgets/applications/main_app.py
index 64a6b605..2eccb700 100644
--- a/bec_widgets/applications/main_app.py
+++ b/bec_widgets/applications/main_app.py
@@ -47,7 +47,10 @@ class BECMainApp(BECMainWindow):
 
     def _add_views(self):
         self.add_section("BEC Applications", "bec_apps")
-        self.ads = AdvancedDockArea(self)
+        self.ads = AdvancedDockArea(
+            self, profile_namespace="main_workspace", auto_profile_namespace=False
+        )
+        self.ads.setObjectName("MainWorkspace")
         self.device_manager = DeviceManagerWidget(self)
         self.developer_view = DeveloperView(self)