diff --git a/packages/mermaid/src/docs/.vitepress/config.ts b/packages/mermaid/src/docs/.vitepress/config.ts
index 9771ae6f2..cd66316a3 100644
--- a/packages/mermaid/src/docs/.vitepress/config.ts
+++ b/packages/mermaid/src/docs/.vitepress/config.ts
@@ -120,7 +120,9 @@ function nav() {
     },
     {
       text: '💻 Open Editor',
-      link: '/',
+      link: 'https://mermaid.live/edit',
+      target: '_blank',
+      rel: 'external',
     },
   ];
 }
diff --git a/packages/mermaid/src/docs/index.md b/packages/mermaid/src/docs/index.md
index f87b86b69..f160f7d8a 100644
--- a/packages/mermaid/src/docs/index.md
+++ b/packages/mermaid/src/docs/index.md
@@ -17,7 +17,9 @@ hero:
   actions:
     - theme: brand
       text: Try Editor
-      link: /
+      link: https://mermaid.live/edit
+      target: _blank
+      rel: external
     - theme: alt
       text: Get started
       link: /intro/