diff --git a/lib/model/model.go b/lib/model/model.go
index 042a69d3d..d64d01269 100644
--- a/lib/model/model.go
+++ b/lib/model/model.go
@@ -1675,6 +1675,11 @@ func (m *model) handleAutoAccepts(deviceID protocol.DeviceID, folder protocol.Fo
 
 			if len(ccDeviceInfos.remote.EncryptionPasswordToken) > 0 || len(ccDeviceInfos.local.EncryptionPasswordToken) > 0 {
 				fcfg.Type = config.FolderTypeReceiveEncrypted
+				// Override the user-configured defaults, as normally done by the GUI
+				fcfg.FSWatcherEnabled = false
+				fcfg.RescanIntervalS = 3600 * 24
+				fcfg.Versioning.Reset()
+				// Other necessary settings are ensured by FolderConfiguration itself
 			} else {
 				ignores := m.cfg.DefaultIgnores()
 				if err := m.setIgnores(fcfg, ignores.Lines); err != nil {