diff --git a/signal_bridge.yaml.tmpl b/signal_bridge.yaml.tmpl
index 1fb17cd..9ac5759 100644
--- a/signal_bridge.yaml.tmpl
+++ b/signal_bridge.yaml.tmpl
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ bridge:
     relay:
         # Whether relay mode should be allowed. If allowed, the set-relay command can be used to turn any
         # authenticated user into a relaybot for that chat.
-        enabled: false
+        enabled: true
         # Should only admins be allowed to set themselves as relay users?
         # If true, non-admins can only set users listed in default_relays as relays in a room.
         admin_only: true