diff --git a/config/initializers/spree.rb b/config/initializers/spree.rb
index 2c5ba91ac3..9b62e3ad6e 100644
--- a/config/initializers/spree.rb
+++ b/config/initializers/spree.rb
@@ -12,8 +12,6 @@ require 'spree/core/calculated_adjustments_decorator'
 require "#{Rails.root}/app/models/spree/payment_method_decorator"
 require "#{Rails.root}/app/models/spree/gateway_decorator"
 
-Spree::Api::Config[:requires_authentication] = false
-
 Spree.config do |config|
   config.shipping_instructions = true
   config.address_requires_state = true