diff --git a/platypush/backend/http/__init__.py b/platypush/backend/http/__init__.py
index df9b0b331..6fc4dab1b 100644
--- a/platypush/backend/http/__init__.py
+++ b/platypush/backend/http/__init__.py
@@ -247,7 +247,6 @@ class HttpBackend(Backend):
             ), 'The HTTP backend only works if backed by a Redis bus'
 
             application.config['redis_queue'] = self.bus.redis_queue
-            application.config['lifespan'] = 'on'
             application.secret_key = self._get_secret_key()
             kwargs = {
                 'bind': f'{self.bind_address}:{self.port}',