diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 53c60101..e0ecb769 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -140,7 +140,15 @@ Notice how some of the configuration values are wrapped in angle brackets (e.g.
         "port": 9000,
 
         // The minimum log level needed before logging activity.
-        "log_level": "warn",
+        //
+        // The following values are supported:
+        // - trace
+        // - debug
+        // - info
+        // - warn
+        // - error
+        // - critical
+        "log_level": "info",
 
         // Defines options that affect various authentication schemes.
         "authentication": {
diff --git a/src/main.cpp b/src/main.cpp
index d0d4bf2e..fe716217 100644
--- a/src/main.cpp
+++ b/src/main.cpp
@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ auto print_configuration_template() -> void
         "host": "0.0.0.0",
         "port": 9000,
 
-        "log_level": "warn",
+        "log_level": "info",
 
         "authentication": {{
             "eviction_check_interval_in_seconds": 60,