diff --git a/config/application.rb b/config/application.rb
index 914be3485..2e0fba8bc 100644
--- a/config/application.rb
+++ b/config/application.rb
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ def allow_invitation_requests?
   end
 
   def open_signups?
-    ENV["OPEN_SIGNUPS"] == "true"
+    ENV["OPEN_SIGNUPS"] == "false"
   end
 
   def domain