diff --git a/irc/config.go b/irc/config.go
index c01bffca..42be0a1d 100644
--- a/irc/config.go
+++ b/irc/config.go
@@ -827,11 +827,6 @@ func LoadConfig(filename string) (config *Config, err error) {
 
 	config.loadMOTD()
 
-	err = config.generateISupport()
-	if err != nil {
-		return nil, err
-	}
-
 	// in the current implementation, we disable history by creating a history buffer
 	// with zero capacity. but the `enabled` config option MUST be respected regardless
 	// of this detail
@@ -847,5 +842,11 @@ func LoadConfig(filename string) (config *Config, err error) {
 		}
 	}
 
+	// now that all postprocessing is complete, regenerate ISUPPORT:
+	err = config.generateISupport()
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, err
+	}
+
 	return config, nil
 }