diff --git a/commands/hugo.go b/commands/hugo.go
index 1cfbdcf7c..5296d1868 100644
--- a/commands/hugo.go
+++ b/commands/hugo.go
@@ -219,6 +219,7 @@ func initializeFlags(cmd *cobra.Command, cfg config.Provider) {
 
 	// Will set a value even if it is the default.
 	flagKeysForced := []string{
+		"disableFastRender",
 		"minify",
 	}