diff --git a/doc/admin/config.rst b/doc/admin/config.rst
index a6773aa0f3..16183a664c 100644
--- a/doc/admin/config.rst
+++ b/doc/admin/config.rst
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ Example::
     The cookie domain to be set. Defaults to ``None``.
 
 ``registration``
-    Enables or disables the registration of new admin users. Defaults to ``on``.
+    Enables or disables the registration of new admin users. Defaults to ``off``.
 
 ``password_reset``
     Enables or disables password reset. Defaults to ``on``.