diff --git a/roles/gitea/templates/app.ini b/roles/gitea/templates/app.ini
index 4924e83..4c46852 100644
--- a/roles/gitea/templates/app.ini
+++ b/roles/gitea/templates/app.ini
@@ -456,7 +456,7 @@ DEFAULT_EMAIL_NOTIFICATIONS = enabled
 
 [security]
 ; Whether the installer is disabled
-INSTALL_LOCK = false
+INSTALL_LOCK = true
 ; !!CHANGE THIS TO KEEP YOUR USER DATA SAFE!!
 SECRET_KEY = {{ gitea_secret_key }}
 ; How long to remember that a user is logged in before requiring relogin (in days)