diff --git a/cm/config.py b/cm/config.py
index c32e70bf..ea5770a5 100644
--- a/cm/config.py
+++ b/cm/config.py
@@ -189,7 +189,7 @@ def cloud_type(self):
 
     @property
     def multiple_processes(self):
-        return self.get("configure_multiple_galaxy_processes", False)
+        return self.get("configure_multiple_galaxy_processes", True)
 
     @property
     def condor_enabled(self):