diff --git a/modules/Auth/Config/Auth.php b/modules/Auth/Config/Auth.php
index 24ef0c89..369ffd38 100644
--- a/modules/Auth/Config/Auth.php
+++ b/modules/Auth/Config/Auth.php
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ class Auth extends ShieldAuth
      * --------------------------------------------------------------------
      * Determines whether users can register for the site.
      */
-    public bool $allowRegistration = true;
+    public bool $allowRegistration = false;
 
     /**
      * --------------------------------------------------------------------