diff --git a/r2/example.ini b/r2/example.ini
index d901aaab3..bf834c941 100755
--- a/r2/example.ini
+++ b/r2/example.ini
@@ -236,7 +236,7 @@ tracking_secret = abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789
 
 ## -- Self-service sponsored link stuff --
 # (secure) payment domain
-payment_domain = http://reddit.local/
+payment_domain = https://pay.reddit.local/
 ad_domain = http://reddit.local
 allowed_pay_countries = United States, United Kingdom, Canada
 sponsors =