diff --git a/rootfs/etc/confd/templates/proftpd.conf.tmpl b/rootfs/etc/confd/templates/proftpd.conf.tmpl
index 16f66b1..843fd29 100644
--- a/rootfs/etc/confd/templates/proftpd.conf.tmpl
+++ b/rootfs/etc/confd/templates/proftpd.conf.tmpl
@@ -21,7 +21,9 @@ LoadModule mod_ldap.c
 LoadModule mod_sftp.c
 
 {{if (getenv "STATIC_USER")}}
+<Global>
 AuthUserFile /etc/proftpd/passwd
+</Global>
 {{end}}
 
 <IfModule mod_sftp.c>