diff --git a/values.yaml b/values.yaml
index 24031b2..3afa7ae 100644
--- a/values.yaml
+++ b/values.yaml
@@ -415,7 +415,7 @@ mastodon:
     enabled: false
     exporterUri:
     namePrefix: mastodon
-    nameSeparator: -
+    nameSeparator: "-"
 
   # Sets the PREPARED_STATEMENTS environment variable: https://docs.joinmastodon.org/admin/config/#prepared_statements
   preparedStatements: true