diff --git a/etcd.conf.yml.sample b/etcd.conf.yml.sample
index d39aa2fb5..7b7c88aad 100644
--- a/etcd.conf.yml.sample
+++ b/etcd.conf.yml.sample
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ debug: false
 logger: zap
 
 # Specify 'stdout' or 'stderr' to skip journald logging even when running under systemd.
-log-outputs: [default]
+log-outputs: [stderr]
 
 # Force to create a new one member cluster.
 force-new-cluster: false