diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 262644e..eca5f1e 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -117,9 +117,8 @@ filter to the job:
 > Generating and uploading digital attestations currently requires
 > authentication with a [trusted publisher].
 
-Generating signed [digital attestations] for all the distribution files
-and uploading them all together is now on by default for all projects
-using Trusted Publishing. To disable it, set `attestations` as follows:
+To enable the generation of [digital attestations] for all the distribution
+files and uploading them along with these, set `attestations` as follows:
 
 ```yml
    with:
diff --git a/action.yml b/action.yml
index 3e39fd1..798c994 100644
--- a/action.yml
+++ b/action.yml
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ inputs:
       Enable experimental support for PEP 740 attestations.
       Only works with PyPI and TestPyPI via Trusted Publishing.
     required: false
-    default: 'true'
+    default: 'false'
 branding:
   color: yellow
   icon: upload-cloud