diff --git a/conf/.env b/conf/.env
index 8f21fa35..a3f3b89b 100644
--- a/conf/.env
+++ b/conf/.env
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ SESSION_DOMAIN="${APP_DOMAIN}"
 TRUST_PROXIES="*"
 
 # Instance Configuration
-OPEN_REGISTRATION=true
+OPEN_REGISTRATION=__OPEN_REGISTRATION__
 ENFORCE_EMAIL_VERIFICATION=true
 PF_MAX_USERS=1000
 OAUTH_ENABLED=true