diff --git a/app/Http/Middleware/Authenticate.php b/app/Http/Middleware/Authenticate.php
index 65c5638aa..77ddd02ae 100644
--- a/app/Http/Middleware/Authenticate.php
+++ b/app/Http/Middleware/Authenticate.php
@@ -15,6 +15,6 @@ class Authenticate extends Middleware
     protected function redirectTo($request)
     {
         //return route('/');
-        return view('welcome');
+        return redirect()->to('/');
     }
 }