diff --git a/features/syncthing.nix b/features/syncthing.nix
index 55f215a..16f1532 100644
--- a/features/syncthing.nix
+++ b/features/syncthing.nix
@@ -4,10 +4,6 @@
       enable = true;
       user = "srid";
       dataDir = "/home/srid";
-      # We want nodes in the same network to be able to connect directly to one
-      # another, without having to go through a third-party relay. So open
-      # firewall ports.
-      openDefaultPorts = true;
     };
   };
 }