diff --git a/conf/defaults.ini b/conf/defaults.ini
index 6f1b57d0b48..5eff89bcd6f 100644
--- a/conf/defaults.ini
+++ b/conf/defaults.ini
@@ -394,7 +394,7 @@ enabled = false
 config_file = /etc/grafana/ldap.toml
 allow_sign_up = true
 
-# LDAP backround sync (Enterprise only)
+# LDAP background sync (Enterprise only)
 sync_cron = @hourly
 active_sync_enabled = false