diff --git a/pumpkin/src/config/auth_config.rs b/pumpkin/src/config/auth_config.rs
index 5768cd1fc..936ed9dda 100644
--- a/pumpkin/src/config/auth_config.rs
+++ b/pumpkin/src/config/auth_config.rs
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ impl Default for Authentication {
     fn default() -> Self {
         Self {
             enabled: true,
-            prevent_proxy_connections: true,
+            prevent_proxy_connections: false,
             player_profile: Default::default(),
             textures: Default::default(),
         }