diff --git a/packages/backend/src/core/activitypub/models/ApPersonService.ts b/packages/backend/src/core/activitypub/models/ApPersonService.ts
index 5a4070a1d..f1cdd8707 100644
--- a/packages/backend/src/core/activitypub/models/ApPersonService.ts
+++ b/packages/backend/src/core/activitypub/models/ApPersonService.ts
@@ -316,6 +316,7 @@ export class ApPersonService implements OnModuleInit {
 					alsoKnownAs: person.alsoKnownAs,
 					isExplorable: person.discoverable,
 					username: person.preferredUsername,
+					approved: true,
 					usernameLower: person.preferredUsername?.toLowerCase(),
 					host,
 					inbox: person.inbox,