diff --git a/values/loki.yml.tpl b/values/loki.yml.tpl
index 3f83c9f..86fe848 100644
--- a/values/loki.yml.tpl
+++ b/values/loki.yml.tpl
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ loki:
   auth_enabled: false
   compactor:
     retention_enabled: true
-    delete_request_store: true
+    delete_request_store: s3
   commonConfig:
     path_prefix: /loki
     replication_factor: 1