diff --git a/roles/matrix-riot-web/tasks/setup_riot_web.yml b/roles/matrix-riot-web/tasks/setup_riot_web.yml
index dcb3b5e7..a3e1048f 100644
--- a/roles/matrix-riot-web/tasks/setup_riot_web.yml
+++ b/roles/matrix-riot-web/tasks/setup_riot_web.yml
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@
     mode: 0644
     owner: "{{ matrix_user_username }}"
     group: "{{ matrix_user_username }}"
+  when: matrix_riot_web_enabled|bool
 
 - name: Ensure Matrix riot-web config files installed
   template: