diff --git a/modules/programs/offlineimap.nix b/modules/programs/offlineimap.nix
index 1a1845c0f..fcafec060 100644
--- a/modules/programs/offlineimap.nix
+++ b/modules/programs/offlineimap.nix
@@ -42,6 +42,7 @@ let
         starttls = imap.tls.useStartTls;
       } else {
         ssl = false;
+        starttls = false;
       };
 
       remotePassEval =