diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index 725299e28..335af878e 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -42,7 +42,6 @@ API_BASE="/api/1/"
 API_SEARCH="/api/search"
 
 OPEN_REGISTRATION=true
-RECAPTCHA_ENABLED=false
 ENFORCE_EMAIL_VERIFICATION=true
 
 MAX_PHOTO_SIZE=15000