diff --git a/rootfs/etc/confd/templates/config.yaml.tmpl b/rootfs/etc/confd/templates/config.yaml.tmpl
index b390fd3..ed14736 100644
--- a/rootfs/etc/confd/templates/config.yaml.tmpl
+++ b/rootfs/etc/confd/templates/config.yaml.tmpl
@@ -265,12 +265,12 @@ bridge:
         # This will cause the bridge bot to be in private chats for the encryption to work properly.
         default: true
         # Whether to use MSC2409/MSC3202 instead of /sync long polling for receiving encryption-related data.
-        appservice: false
+        appservice: true
         # Require encryption, drop any unencrypted messages.
         require: false
         # Enable key sharing? If enabled, key requests for rooms where users are in will be fulfilled.
         # You must use a client that supports requesting keys from other users to use this feature.
-        allow_key_sharing: false
+        allow_key_sharing: true
         # What level of device verification should be required from users?
         #
         # Valid levels: