diff --git a/docker-compose.yml b/docker-compose.yml
index 5d77617..4763845 100644
--- a/docker-compose.yml
+++ b/docker-compose.yml
@@ -238,7 +238,7 @@ networks:
 
   backend:
     driver: bridge
-    internal: true   # Complete isolation from host
+    internal: false   # Needs external access for Auth0 JWT validation
     labels:
       - "com.motovaultpro.network=backend"
       - "com.motovaultpro.purpose=api-services"