diff --git a/config/backup.php b/config/backup.php
index b40da4da..dd5727c4 100644
--- a/config/backup.php
+++ b/config/backup.php
@@ -93,6 +93,11 @@ return [
          * The directory where the temporary files will be stored.
          */
         'temporary_directory' => storage_path('app/backup-temp'),
+
+        /**
+         * Encryption disabled by default
+         */
+        'encryption' => false,
     ],
 
     /*