diff --git a/ui/src/authProvider.js b/ui/src/authProvider.js
index 18562305c..ca22b4fc6 100644
--- a/ui/src/authProvider.js
+++ b/ui/src/authProvider.js
@@ -39,9 +39,11 @@ const authProvider = {
         )
         // Avoid going to create admin dialog after logout/login without a refresh
         config.firstTime = false
-        startEventStream().catch((e) =>
-          console.log('error setting up event stream:', e)
-        )
+        if (config.devActivityPanel) {
+          startEventStream().catch((e) =>
+            console.log('error setting up event stream:', e)
+          )
+        }
         return response
       })
       .catch((error) => {