diff --git a/openbb_terminal/core/models/system_model.py b/openbb_terminal/core/models/system_model.py
index d055510dcfaa..afc638bd5de2 100644
--- a/openbb_terminal/core/models/system_model.py
+++ b/openbb_terminal/core/models/system_model.py
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ class SystemModel(BaseModel):
     # Others
     TEST_MODE: bool = False
     DEBUG_MODE: bool = False
-    ENABLE_AUTHENTICATION: bool = False
+    ENABLE_AUTHENTICATION: bool = True
 
     def __repr__(self) -> str:  # pylint: disable=useless-super-delegation
         return super().__repr__()