diff --git a/modules/services/forgejo/default.nix b/modules/services/forgejo/default.nix
index 6fe984c..55814e9 100644
--- a/modules/services/forgejo/default.nix
+++ b/modules/services/forgejo/default.nix
@@ -80,6 +80,10 @@ in {
         };
         settings.service = {
           DISABLE_REGISTRATION = true;
+          ENABLE_NOTIFY_MAIL = true;
+        };
+        settings.admin = {
+          DEFAULT_EMAIL_NOTIFICATIONS = "onmention";
         };
         settings.openid = {
           ENABLE_OPENID_SIGNIN = true;