diff --git a/src/Endpoints/Firewall.php b/src/Endpoints/Firewall.php
index 49f68e9..c9cd95d 100644
--- a/src/Endpoints/Firewall.php
+++ b/src/Endpoints/Firewall.php
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ class Firewall implements API
         string $expression,
         string $action,
         string $description = null,
-        bool $paused = true,
+        bool $paused = false,
         int $priority = null
     ): array {
         $rule = [