diff --git a/.env b/.env
index dfa68bc..b7750ba 100644
--- a/.env
+++ b/.env
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ APP_THEMES=default
 APP_SENSITIVE=1
 
 # Default approved status for new users
-APP_APPROVED=0
+APP_APPROVED=1
 
 # Default Yggdrasil filters status for new users
 APP_YGGDRASIL=1