diff --git a/data/example.conf b/data/example.conf
index b5d77c0a0..b5f0a1130 100644
--- a/data/example.conf
+++ b/data/example.conf
@@ -736,12 +736,6 @@ nickserv
 	 */
 	#modeonid = yes
 
-	/*
-	 * If set, Services will only allow Services Root(s) to use the NickServ GETPASS command on
-	 * a nick. This directive is optional.
-	 */
-	restrictgetpass = yes
-
 	/*
 	 * If set, Services will track your last nick identified when issuing nick changes. This
 	 * directive is optional.