diff --git a/config/site_settings.yml b/config/site_settings.yml
index 78aa9d6832c..0934a42be67 100644
--- a/config/site_settings.yml
+++ b/config/site_settings.yml
@@ -477,7 +477,7 @@ login:
     type: list
     list_type: simple
   hide_email_address_taken: false
-  log_out_strict: true
+  log_out_strict: false
   pending_users_reminder_delay:
     min: -1
     default: 8