diff --git a/dspace/config/modules/networklab.cfg b/dspace/config/modules/networklab.cfg
index 8995e239e671..91272b68300a 100644
--- a/dspace/config/modules/networklab.cfg
+++ b/dspace/config/modules/networklab.cfg
@@ -10,4 +10,8 @@
 networklab.neo4j.url = bolt://neo4j:password@localhost
 
 #Name of the project (e.g. cris, glam)
-networklab.project.name = cris
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+networklab.project.name = cris
+
+# This property can be used to disable the actuator that checks the neo4j connection using the Driver
+# setup inside the Neo4jSessionFactoryConfiguration.
+# management.health.neo4j.enabled = false
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