diff --git a/vars/default_vars.yml b/vars/default_vars.yml
index 99ce5b5cb..d054e2c27 100644
--- a/vars/default_vars.yml
+++ b/vars/default_vars.yml
@@ -147,7 +147,6 @@ dns_jail_enabled: False
 captiveportal_install: False
 captiveportal_enabled: False
 captiveportal_port: 9090
-captiveportal_splash_page: /
 # In a pinch, disable Captive Portal using instructions in http://FAQ.IIAB.IO
 
 # Bluetooth PAN access to IIAB server