diff --git a/classes/models/FrmMigrate.php b/classes/models/FrmMigrate.php
index b84f7fff05..52ea4d07fe 100644
--- a/classes/models/FrmMigrate.php
+++ b/classes/models/FrmMigrate.php
@@ -53,6 +53,8 @@ public function upgrade() {
 				if ( false === get_option( 'frm_first_activation' ) ) {
 					update_option( 'frm_first_activation', time(), false );
 				}
+
+				$this->update_settings_for_new_install();
 			}
 		}//end if
 
@@ -69,6 +71,18 @@ public function upgrade() {
 		}
 	}
 
+	/**
+	 * Updates some settings for new installs.
+	 *
+	 * @since x.x
+	 */
+	private function update_settings_for_new_install() {
+		$settings = FrmAppHelper::get_settings();
+
+		$settings->denylist_check = 1;
+		$settings->store();
+	}
+
 	/**
 	 * If we fail to create the database tables, add an inbox notice.
 	 * This informs the user that they need to correct the issue and try again.