diff --git a/conf/defaults.ini b/conf/defaults.ini
index c535adc1330..679a6a88eb7 100644
--- a/conf/defaults.ini
+++ b/conf/defaults.ini
@@ -249,7 +249,7 @@ signout_redirect_url =
 #################################### Anonymous Auth ######################
 [auth.anonymous]
 # enable anonymous access
-enabled = true
+enabled = false
 
 # specify organization name that should be used for unauthenticated users
 org_name = Main Org.