diff --git a/sample.env b/sample.env
index 40614fe7b0c..a6444055945 100644
--- a/sample.env
+++ b/sample.env
@@ -62,7 +62,6 @@ SHOW_UPCOMING_CHANGES=false
 # Debugging Mode Keys - these should not be used in production
 # ---------------------
 PEER=stuff
-DEBUG=true
 LOCAL_MOCK_AUTH=true
 
 # ---------------------