diff --git a/apps/authentication/mixins.py b/apps/authentication/mixins.py
index 79f747ee0..90785bb43 100644
--- a/apps/authentication/mixins.py
+++ b/apps/authentication/mixins.py
@@ -285,7 +285,6 @@ class AuthMixin(PasswordEncryptionViewMixin):
         elif not user.is_active:
             self.raise_credential_error(errors.reason_user_inactive)
 
-        self._check_is_local_user(user)
         self._check_is_block(user.username)
         self._check_login_acl(user, ip)