diff --git a/defaults/main.yml b/defaults/main.yml
index dc3d73c..640b3c3 100644
--- a/defaults/main.yml
+++ b/defaults/main.yml
@@ -6,3 +6,4 @@ pureftpd_service_enabled: true
 
 # config variables
 pureftpd_sssd: true
+pureftpd_config: {}