diff --git a/keda/values.yaml b/keda/values.yaml
index 40f71578..e429fe09 100644
--- a/keda/values.yaml
+++ b/keda/values.yaml
@@ -864,5 +864,6 @@ asciiArt: true
 # -- When specified, each rendered resource will have `app.kubernetes.io/managed-by: ${this}` label on it. Useful, when using only helm template with some other solution.
 customManagedBy: ""
 
-# -- Enable service links in pods. Default disabled, due to its legacy status [Legacy container links](https://docs.docker.com/engine/network/links/)
-enableServiceLinks: false
+# -- Enable service links in pods. Although enabled, mirroring k8s default, it is highly recommended to disable,
+# due to its legacy status [Legacy container links](https://docs.docker.com/engine/network/links/)
+enableServiceLinks: true