diff --git a/config.TEMPLATE.inc.php b/config.TEMPLATE.inc.php
index 8c186860616..e62fc7f2036 100644
--- a/config.TEMPLATE.inc.php
+++ b/config.TEMPLATE.inc.php
@@ -286,7 +286,8 @@
 
 ;implicit_auth_wayf_url = "/Shibboleth.sso/wayf"
 
-
+; Require approval from journal manager before login
+require_mediation = Off
 
 ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;
 ; Email Settings ;