diff --git a/addons/portal/wizard/portal_wizard.py b/addons/portal/wizard/portal_wizard.py
index 051d4bee319..6161cc1de20 100644
--- a/addons/portal/wizard/portal_wizard.py
+++ b/addons/portal/wizard/portal_wizard.py
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ class PortalWizardUser(models.TransientModel):
                     wizard_user.user_id.write({'active': True, 'groups_id': [(4, group_portal.id)]})
                     # prepare for the signup process
                     wizard_user.user_id.partner_id.signup_prepare()
-                    wizard_user._send_email()
+                    wizard_user.with_context(active_test=True)._send_email()
                 wizard_user.refresh()
             else:
                 # remove the user (if it exists) from the portal group