diff --git a/backend/src/api/routes/ape-keys.ts b/backend/src/api/routes/ape-keys.ts
index e6f85650d..2038c887a 100644
--- a/backend/src/api/routes/ape-keys.ts
+++ b/backend/src/api/routes/ape-keys.ts
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ const commonMiddleware = [
   }),
   checkUserPermissions({
     criteria: (user) => {
-      return user.canManageApeKeys ?? false;
+      return user.canManageApeKeys ?? true;
     },
     invalidMessage: "You have lost access to ape keys, please contact support",
   }),