diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index 04f13a4c3a..82a30eb60c 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ SECURE_COOKIES=false
 # --------------------------------------------
 # OPTIONAL: SECURITY HEADER SETTINGS
 # --------------------------------------------
-REFERRER_POLICY=strict-origin
+REFERRER_POLICY=same-origin
 ENABLE_CSP=false