diff --git a/nix-system-configs/modules/system/database.nix b/nix-system-configs/modules/system/database.nix
index d5c72c5..c7c73b9 100644
--- a/nix-system-configs/modules/system/database.nix
+++ b/nix-system-configs/modules/system/database.nix
@@ -248,7 +248,7 @@ in {
         # By default protected mode is enabled. You should disable it only if
         # you are sure you want clients from other hosts to connect to the server
         # even if no authentication is configured.
-        protected-mode yes
+        protected-mode no
 
         # The server uses default hardened security configuration directives to reduce the
         # attack surface on innocent users. Therefore, several sensitive configuration