diff --git a/rootfs/etc/confd/templates/config.yaml.tmpl b/rootfs/etc/confd/templates/config.yaml.tmpl
index cba62fd..3f71fe7 100644
--- a/rootfs/etc/confd/templates/config.yaml.tmpl
+++ b/rootfs/etc/confd/templates/config.yaml.tmpl
@@ -340,7 +340,7 @@ 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.