diff --git a/group_vars/gitea.yml b/group_vars/gitea.yml
index 735aa003..f12aadd5 100644
--- a/group_vars/gitea.yml
+++ b/group_vars/gitea.yml
@@ -63,5 +63,5 @@
   gitea_protocol: http
 
   gitea_show_registration_button: false
-  gitea_require_signin: true
+  gitea_require_signin: false
   gitea_disable_registration: true