diff --git a/etc/matrix-synapse/conf.d/server.yaml b/etc/matrix-synapse/conf.d/server.yaml
index 8910dbf..ad7a0ae 100644
--- a/etc/matrix-synapse/conf.d/server.yaml
+++ b/etc/matrix-synapse/conf.d/server.yaml
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ presence:
   # Uncomment to disable presence tracking on this homeserver. This option
   # replaces the previous top-level 'use_presence' option.
   #
-  enabled: yes
+  enabled: no
 
 # Whether to require authentication to retrieve profile data (avatars,
 # display names) of other users through the client API. Defaults to