diff --git a/spec/support/system_helpers.rb b/spec/support/system_helpers.rb
index 2abc15e12ae..f5a737e8823 100644
--- a/spec/support/system_helpers.rb
+++ b/spec/support/system_helpers.rb
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ module SystemHelpers
     SiteSetting.external_system_avatars_enabled = false
     SiteSetting.disable_avatar_education_message = true
     SiteSetting.enable_user_tips = false
+    SiteSetting.splash_screen = false
   end
 
   def try_until_success(timeout: 2, frequency: 0.01)