diff --git a/machines/storage01/forgejo.nix b/machines/storage01/forgejo.nix
index 24041c0..a19d798 100644
--- a/machines/storage01/forgejo.nix
+++ b/machines/storage01/forgejo.nix
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ in
 
         admin = {
           DEFAULT_EMAIL_NOTIFICATIONS = "enabled";
+          SEND_NOTIFICATION_EMAIL_ON_NEW_USER = true;
         };
 
         log.LEVEL = "Warn";