diff --git a/inventory/host_vars/matrix.awful.club/vars.yml b/inventory/host_vars/matrix.awful.club/vars.yml
index 3b6b466d..6c7f134e 100644
--- a/inventory/host_vars/matrix.awful.club/vars.yml
+++ b/inventory/host_vars/matrix.awful.club/vars.yml
@@ -23,6 +23,9 @@ matrix_ssl_lets_encrypt_support_email: "{{ MATRIX_SSL_LETS_ENCRYPT_SUPPORT_EMAIL
 # Example value: example.com
 matrix_domain: "{{ MATRIX_DOMAIN }}"
 
+# disable the element web client; i don't need this.
+matrix_client_element_enabled: false
+
 # A shared secret (between Synapse and Coturn) used for authentication.
 # You can put any string here, but generating a strong one is preferred (e.g. `pwgen -s 64 1`).
 matrix_coturn_turn_static_auth_secret: "{{ MATRIX_COTURN_TURN_STATIC_AUTH_SECRET }}"