diff --git a/k8s/ietfweb/wagtail.yaml b/k8s/ietfweb/wagtail.yaml
index bf091864..41992a8b 100644
--- a/k8s/ietfweb/wagtail.yaml
+++ b/k8s/ietfweb/wagtail.yaml
@@ -8,8 +8,6 @@ spec:
   selector:
     matchLabels:
       app: wagtail
-  strategy:
-    type: Recreate
   template:
     metadata:
       labels: