diff --git a/test/e2e/profiles/mfa/.kratos.yml b/test/e2e/profiles/mfa/.kratos.yml
index e4a696d6fd33..1ce3f4ec8724 100644
--- a/test/e2e/profiles/mfa/.kratos.yml
+++ b/test/e2e/profiles/mfa/.kratos.yml
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ selfservice:
     settings:
       ui_url: http://localhost:4455/settings
       privileged_session_max_age: 5m
-      required_aal: highest_available
+      required_aal: aal1
 
     logout:
       after:
@@ -47,4 +47,4 @@ identity:
 
 session:
   whoami:
-    required_aal: highest_available
+    required_aal: aal1