diff --git a/roles/custom/matrix-conduit/defaults/main.yml b/roles/custom/matrix-conduit/defaults/main.yml
index e38741f81..247c95751 100644
--- a/roles/custom/matrix-conduit/defaults/main.yml
+++ b/roles/custom/matrix-conduit/defaults/main.yml
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ matrix_conduit_allow_registration: false
 matrix_conduit_allow_federation: true
 
 # Enable the display name lightning bolt on registration.
-matrix_conduit_enable_lightning_bolt: true
+matrix_conduit_enable_lightning_bolt: false
 
 matrix_conduit_trusted_servers:
  - "matrix.org"