diff --git a/salt/idstools/soc_idstools.yaml b/salt/idstools/soc_idstools.yaml
index f8ec3b8b6..3e3a68117 100644
--- a/salt/idstools/soc_idstools.yaml
+++ b/salt/idstools/soc_idstools.yaml
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ idstools:
       description: Enter your registration code or oinkcode for paid NIDS rulesets.
       title: Registration Code
       global: True
+      forcedType: string
       helpLink: rules.html
     ruleset:
       description: 'Defines the ruleset you want to run. Options are ETOPEN or ETPRO. WARNING! Changing the ruleset will remove all existing Suricata rules of the previous ruleset and their associated overrides. This removal cannot be undone.'