diff --git a/cof/settings_dev.py b/cof/settings_dev.py
index 401127ef..75f67646 100644
--- a/cof/settings_dev.py
+++ b/cof/settings_dev.py
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ import os
 
 BASE_DIR = os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)))
 
+EMAIL_BACKEND = 'django.core.mail.backends.console.EmailBackend'
 
 # Quick-start development settings - unsuitable for production
 # See https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/1.8/howto/deployment/checklist/