diff --git a/policy/org.freedesktop.NetworkManager.policy.in b/policy/org.freedesktop.NetworkManager.policy.in
index a7d5202fb9..8e43809fb4 100644
--- a/policy/org.freedesktop.NetworkManager.policy.in
+++ b/policy/org.freedesktop.NetworkManager.policy.in
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@
     <_message>System policy prevents modification of network settings for all users</_message>
     <defaults>
       <allow_inactive>no</allow_inactive>
-      <allow_active>yes</allow_active>
+      <allow_active>auth_admin_keep</allow_active>
     </defaults>
   </action>