diff --git a/roles/custom/matrix-continuwuity/defaults/main.yml b/roles/custom/matrix-continuwuity/defaults/main.yml
index 1044aa293..0a3ed90c1 100644
--- a/roles/custom/matrix-continuwuity/defaults/main.yml
+++ b/roles/custom/matrix-continuwuity/defaults/main.yml
@@ -166,7 +166,7 @@ matrix_continuwuity_config_registration_token: ''
 matrix_continuwuity_config_new_user_displayname_suffix: ""
 
 # Controls the `allow_announcements_check` setting.
-matrix_continuwuity_config_allow_announcements_check: false
+matrix_continuwuity_config_allow_announcements_check: true
 
 # Controls the `emergency_password` setting.
 matrix_continuwuity_config_emergency_password: ''