diff --git a/packages/server/src/api/controllers/application.ts b/packages/server/src/api/controllers/application.ts
index 3797d1e966..4afd7b23f9 100644
--- a/packages/server/src/api/controllers/application.ts
+++ b/packages/server/src/api/controllers/application.ts
@@ -311,10 +311,13 @@ async function performAppCreate(ctx: UserCtx) {
         }
       })
 
-      // Keep existing validation setting
+      // Keep existing feature flags
       if (!existing.features?.componentValidation) {
         newApplication.features!.componentValidation = false
       }
+      if (!existing.features?.disableUserMetadata) {
+        newApplication.features!.disableUserMetadata = false
+      }
 
       // Migrate navigation settings and screens if required
       if (existing) {