diff --git a/dnscrypt-proxy/example-dnscrypt-proxy.toml b/dnscrypt-proxy/example-dnscrypt-proxy.toml
index f25fd440..036df875 100644
--- a/dnscrypt-proxy/example-dnscrypt-proxy.toml
+++ b/dnscrypt-proxy/example-dnscrypt-proxy.toml
@@ -201,7 +201,7 @@ fallback_resolver = '9.9.9.9:53'
 ## Never let dnscrypt-proxy try to use the system DNS settings;
 ## unconditionally use the fallback resolver.
 
-ignore_system_dns = false
+ignore_system_dns = true
 
 
 ## Maximum time (in seconds) to wait for network connectivity before