diff --git a/packages/classic-test-app/config/environment.js b/packages/classic-test-app/config/environment.js
index 72df8b449..155cdde2c 100644
--- a/packages/classic-test-app/config/environment.js
+++ b/packages/classic-test-app/config/environment.js
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ module.exports = function(environment) {
     modulePrefix: 'classic-test-app',
     environment,
     rootURL: '/',
-    locationType: 'auto',
+    locationType: 'history',
     EmberENV: {
       FEATURES: {
         // Here you can enable experimental features on an ember canary build