diff --git a/service/files/local_settings.j2 b/service/files/local_settings.j2
index 7906f24..e92b469 100644
--- a/service/files/local_settings.j2
+++ b/service/files/local_settings.j2
@@ -246,7 +246,7 @@ OPENSTACK_HYPERVISOR_FEATURES = {
 # The OPENSTACK_CINDER_FEATURES settings can be used to enable optional
 # services provided by cinder that is not exposed by its extension API.
 OPENSTACK_CINDER_FEATURES = {
-    'enable_backup': False,
+    'enable_backup': True,
 }
 
 # The OPENSTACK_NEUTRON_NETWORK settings can be used to enable optional