diff --git a/templates/settings.py.j2 b/templates/settings.py.j2
index 9a055f0..a105b04 100644
--- a/templates/settings.py.j2
+++ b/templates/settings.py.j2
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ LOGGING = {
     },
 }
 
-EMAIL_HOST = {{ im_mail_server }}
+EMAIL_HOST = '{{ im_mail_server }}'
 EMAIL_PORT = {{ im_mail_port }}
 
 # Password validation