diff --git a/dspace/config/modules/requestitem.cfg b/dspace/config/modules/requestitem.cfg
index e322aa3d6e..12f065d0a2 100644
--- a/dspace/config/modules/requestitem.cfg
+++ b/dspace/config/modules/requestitem.cfg
@@ -6,15 +6,15 @@
 # all - Anonymous users can request an item
 # logged - Login is mandatory to request an item
 # empty/commented out - request-copy not allowed
-#request.item.type = all
+request.item.type = all
 
 # Should all Request Copy emails go to the helpdesk instead of the item submitter?
-#request.item.helpdesk.override = false
+request.item.helpdesk.override = false
 
 # Should a rejection of a copy request send an email back to the requester?
 # Defaults to "true", which means a rejection email is sent back.
 # Setting it to "false" results in a silent rejection.
-#request.item.reject.email = true
+request.item.reject.email = true
 
 # Bundles to use when granting access and inspecting file size, if "all files" is indicated.
 # This supports multiple values. To specify multiple bundles, separate them with a comma