diff --git a/changelog.d/17198.misc b/changelog.d/17198.misc
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+Remove unused `expire_access_token` option in the Synapse Docker config file. Contributed by @AaronDewes.
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diff --git a/docker/conf/homeserver.yaml b/docker/conf/homeserver.yaml
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--- a/docker/conf/homeserver.yaml
+++ b/docker/conf/homeserver.yaml
@@ -176,7 +176,6 @@ app_service_config_files:
 {% endif %}
 
 macaroon_secret_key: "{{ SYNAPSE_MACAROON_SECRET_KEY }}"
-expire_access_token: False
 
 ## Signing Keys ##