diff --git a/docker-compose.jsonnet b/docker-compose.jsonnet
index a19e755..503a490 100644
--- a/docker-compose.jsonnet
+++ b/docker-compose.jsonnet
@@ -176,7 +176,7 @@
       command: [
         "--backdoor-port", std.toString($.backdoor_port),
         $.db_connect,
-		"--no-authentication",
+		// "--no-authentication", //uncomment to run thrimshim without authentication
       ],
       // Mount the segments directory at /mnt
       volumes: ["%s:/mnt" % $.segments_path],