diff --git a/canaille/core/configuration.py b/canaille/core/configuration.py
index 07e984c0..0ac6b4ea 100644
--- a/canaille/core/configuration.py
+++ b/canaille/core/configuration.py
@@ -321,7 +321,7 @@ class CoreSettings(BaseModel):
     email.
     """
 
-    ENABLE_PASSWORD_COMPROMISSION_CHECK: bool = True
+    ENABLE_PASSWORD_COMPROMISSION_CHECK: bool = False
     """If :py:data:`True`, Canaille will check for password compromise on HIBP
     every time a new password is register.