diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index fdc58cf..2d87c01 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -164,6 +164,12 @@ public function shouldInterrupt($notifiable) {
 
 If this method is not present on your notification, the notification will *not* be interrupted. Consider creating a shouldInterupt trait if you'd like to repeat conditional logic on groups of notifications.
 
+**Conditionally turn off scheduler**
+
+If you would like to disable sending of scheduled notifications, set an env variable of `SCHEDULED_NOTIFICATIONS_DISABLED` to `true`. You will still be able to schedule notifications, and they will be sent once the scheduler is enabled.
+
+This could be useful for ensuring that scheduled notifications are only sent by a specific server, for example.
+
 ## Running the Tests
 
 ```bash
diff --git a/config/snooze.php b/config/snooze.php
index 44111ad..f3e8d17 100644
--- a/config/snooze.php
+++ b/config/snooze.php
@@ -34,4 +34,12 @@
      * If set to null, pruning will be turned off. By default it's turned off
      */
     'pruneAge' => env('SCHEDULED_NOTIFICATION_PRUNE_AGE', null),
+
+    /*
+     * Disable sending of scheduled notifications
+     * You will still be able to schedule notifications,
+     * and they will be sent once the scheduler is enabled.
+     */
+
+    'disabled' => env('SCHEDULED_NOTIFICATIONS_DISABLED', false),
 ];
diff --git a/src/ServiceProvider.php b/src/ServiceProvider.php
index 8c1fb88..ea16c94 100644
--- a/src/ServiceProvider.php
+++ b/src/ServiceProvider.php
@@ -17,9 +17,11 @@ public function boot()
     {
         // Schedule base command to run every minute
         $this->app->booted(function () {
-            $frequency = config('snooze.sendFrequency', 'everyMinute');
-            $schedule = $this->app->make(Schedule::class);
-            $schedule->command('snooze:send')->{$frequency}();
+            if (! config('snooze.disabled')) {
+                $frequency = config('snooze.sendFrequency', 'everyMinute');
+                $schedule = $this->app->make(Schedule::class);
+                $schedule->command('snooze:send')->{$frequency}();
+            }
 
             if (config('snooze.pruneAge') !== null) {
                 $schedule->command('snooze:prune')->daily();