diff --git a/compose.yaml b/compose.yaml
index f6bb80d..9601616 100644
--- a/compose.yaml
+++ b/compose.yaml
@@ -63,6 +63,9 @@ services:
       - GITEA__mailer__PROTOCOL=smtp
       - GITEA__mailer__SMTP_ADDR=pmb
       - GITEA__mailer__SMTP_PORT=25
+      - GITEA__service__REGISTER_EMAIL_CONFIRM=true
+      - GITEA__service__NOTIFY_MAIL=true
+
 
       # To disable new users after setup:
       #- GITEA__service__DISABLE_REGISTRATION=false