diff --git a/mautrix_telegram/example-config.yaml b/mautrix_telegram/example-config.yaml
index 75da8958..06b0e946 100644
--- a/mautrix_telegram/example-config.yaml
+++ b/mautrix_telegram/example-config.yaml
@@ -581,8 +581,8 @@ telegram:
     # Should incoming updates be handled sequentially to make sure order is preserved on Matrix?
     sequential_updates: true
     exit_on_update_error: false
-    # Interval to force refresh the connection (full reconnect), default is 1 day. Set 0 to disable force refreshes.
-    force_refresh_interval_seconds: 10
+    # Interval to force refresh the connection (full reconnect). 0 disables it.
+    force_refresh_interval_seconds: 0
 
     # Telethon connection options.
     connection: