diff --git a/defaults/main.yml b/defaults/main.yml
index b6bffb1..544570e 100644
--- a/defaults/main.yml
+++ b/defaults/main.yml
@@ -28,3 +28,5 @@ nextcloud_apps:
 nextcloud_default_language: en
 nextcloud_force_language: false
 nextcloud_defaultapp: files
+
+nextcloud_database_type: mysql