diff --git a/adk/compose.yaml b/adk/compose.yaml
index b3a12da2..a08bfbb8 100644
--- a/adk/compose.yaml
+++ b/adk/compose.yaml
@@ -21,6 +21,8 @@ services:
     use_api_socket: true
     command:
       - --transport=sse
+      # the gateway is only reachable inside this Compose network
+      - --allow-unauthenticated
       # add any MCP servers you want to use
       - --servers=duckduckgo