diff --git a/config/default.json b/config/default.json
index b693daf2a2..2cb17ad78d 100644
--- a/config/default.json
+++ b/config/default.json
@@ -77,7 +77,9 @@
         "DisableLegacyMFA": true,
         "EnableEmailInvitations": false,
         "ExperimentalLdapGroupSync": false,
-        "ExperimentalStrictCSRFEnforcement": false
+        "ExperimentalStrictCSRFEnforcement": false,
+        "CreateBotAccounts": false,
+        "DisableBotsWhenOwnerIsDeactivated": true
     },
     "TeamSettings": {
         "SiteName": "Mattermost",