diff --git a/roles/gitea/defaults/main.yml b/roles/gitea/defaults/main.yml
index 224a8daba..cffc63f89 100644
--- a/roles/gitea/defaults/main.yml
+++ b/roles/gitea/defaults/main.yml
@@ -54,3 +54,4 @@ gitea_log_root: "{{ gitea_root_directory }}/log"
 
 # Extra configuration
 gitea_display_name: Internet-in-a-Box Gitea
+skip_install_screen: true
diff --git a/roles/gitea/templates/app.ini.j2 b/roles/gitea/templates/app.ini.j2
index ecee0a21d..7959d3b62 100644
--- a/roles/gitea/templates/app.ini.j2
+++ b/roles/gitea/templates/app.ini.j2
@@ -249,7 +249,7 @@ DISABLE_REGULAR_ORG_CREATION = false
 
 [security]
 ; Whether the installer is disabled
-INSTALL_LOCK = false
+INSTALL_LOCK = {{ skip_install_screen }}
 ; !!CHANGE THIS TO KEEP YOUR USER DATA SAFE!!
 SECRET_KEY = !#@FDEWREWR&*(
 ; How long to remember that an user is logged in before requiring relogin (in days)