diff --git a/conf/config.yaml b/conf/config.yaml
index 8977af7..6df883b 100644
--- a/conf/config.yaml
+++ b/conf/config.yaml
@@ -250,10 +250,10 @@ bridge:
     # See https://docs.mau.fi/bridges/general/end-to-bridge-encryption.html for more info.
     encryption:
         # Allow encryption, work in group chat rooms with e2ee enabled
-        allow: false
+        allow: true
         # Default to encryption, force-enable encryption in all portals the bridge creates
         # This will cause the bridge bot to be in private chats for the encryption to work properly.
-        default: false
+        default: true
         # Whether to use MSC2409/MSC3202 instead of /sync long polling for receiving encryption-related data.
         appservice: false
         # Require encryption, drop any unencrypted messages.