diff --git a/tools/python_test_v4.py b/tools/python_test_v4.py
index 61fcd4353..d0689dcbb 100644
--- a/tools/python_test_v4.py
+++ b/tools/python_test_v4.py
@@ -843,9 +843,9 @@
         error_message = e.error_message
         break
 assert "Retry later" in error_message
-[current_project.delete() for current_project in projects]
 settings.throttle_authenticated_api_enabled = False
 settings.save()
+[current_project.delete() for current_project in projects]
 
 # project import/export
 ex = admin_project.exports.create({})