diff --git a/ansible/plays/services/matrix/mautrix-telegram/config.yaml b/ansible/plays/services/matrix/mautrix-telegram/config.yaml
index 10c7ba5..1011019 100644
--- a/ansible/plays/services/matrix/mautrix-telegram/config.yaml
+++ b/ansible/plays/services/matrix/mautrix-telegram/config.yaml
@@ -318,7 +318,7 @@ bridge:
     # Should leaving the room on Matrix make the user leave on Telegram?
     bridge_matrix_leave: true
     # Should the user be kicked out of all portals when logging out of the bridge?
-    kick_on_logout: true
+    kick_on_logout: false
     # Should the "* user joined Telegram" notice always be marked as read automatically?
     always_read_joined_telegram_notice: true
     # Should the bridge auto-create a group chat on Telegram when a ghost is invited to a room?