diff --git a/pinry/settings/local_settings.example.py b/pinry/settings/local_settings.example.py
index d66ba5a..7c71f77 100644
--- a/pinry/settings/local_settings.example.py
+++ b/pinry/settings/local_settings.example.py
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ DATABASES = {
 }
 
 # Allow users to register by themselves
-ALLOW_NEW_REGISTRATIONS = False
+ALLOW_NEW_REGISTRATIONS = True
 
 # Delete image files once you remove your pin
 IMAGE_AUTO_DELETE = True