diff --git a/lemur/extensions.py b/lemur/extensions.py
index 5309fc2f..2e631fe4 100644
--- a/lemur/extensions.py
+++ b/lemur/extensions.py
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ from flask_bcrypt import Bcrypt
 bcrypt = Bcrypt()
 
 from flask_principal import Principal
-principal = Principal()
+principal = Principal(use_sessions=False)
 
 from flask_mail import Mail
 smtp_mail = Mail()