diff --git a/salt/files/minion.d/f_defaults.conf b/salt/files/minion.d/f_defaults.conf
index 3e743c9..7bdf59b 100644
--- a/salt/files/minion.d/f_defaults.conf
+++ b/salt/files/minion.d/f_defaults.conf
@@ -155,6 +155,9 @@ mine_functions:
 # master check alive interval
 {{ get_config('master_alive_interval', '30') }}
 
+# verify_master_pubkey_sign
+{{ get_config('verify_master_pubkey_sign', 'False') }}
+
 # include extra config
 {% if 'include' in cfg_minion -%}
     {% if isinstance(cfg_minion['include'], list) -%}