diff --git a/roles/custom/matrix-continuwuity/defaults/main.yml b/roles/custom/matrix-continuwuity/defaults/main.yml
index 3a14700e3..822f8b79c 100644
--- a/roles/custom/matrix-continuwuity/defaults/main.yml
+++ b/roles/custom/matrix-continuwuity/defaults/main.yml
@@ -143,6 +143,9 @@ matrix_continuwuity_config_max_request_size: 20_000_000
 # Enables registration. If set to false, no users can register on this server.
 matrix_continuwuity_config_allow_registration: false
 
+# Controls if newly registered users are automatically suspended, requiring admin approval.
+matrix_continuwuity_config_suspend_on_register: false
+
 # Controls the `yes_i_am_very_very_sure_i_want_an_open_registration_server_prone_to_abuse` setting.
 # This is only used when `matrix_continuwuity_config_allow_registration` is set to true and no registration token is configured.
 matrix_continuwuity_config_yes_i_am_very_very_sure_i_want_an_open_registration_server_prone_to_abuse: false
diff --git a/roles/custom/matrix-continuwuity/templates/continuwuity.toml.j2 b/roles/custom/matrix-continuwuity/templates/continuwuity.toml.j2
index ca3fc62be..47706b282 100644
--- a/roles/custom/matrix-continuwuity/templates/continuwuity.toml.j2
+++ b/roles/custom/matrix-continuwuity/templates/continuwuity.toml.j2
@@ -402,7 +402,7 @@ allow_registration = {{ matrix_continuwuity_config_allow_registration | to_json
 # invites, or create/join or otherwise modify rooms.
 # They are effectively read-only.
 #
-#suspend_on_register = false
+suspend_on_register = {{ matrix_continuwuity_config_suspend_on_register | to_json }}
 
 # Enabling this setting opens registration to anyone without restrictions.
 # This makes your server vulnerable to abuse