diff --git a/backend/src/modules/strapi.service.ts b/backend/src/modules/strapi.service.ts
index ee279cb..b6285da 100644
--- a/backend/src/modules/strapi.service.ts
+++ b/backend/src/modules/strapi.service.ts
@@ -106,12 +106,8 @@ export class StrapiService {
   }
 
   private getHeaders() {
-    // Only include Authorization header if token is set
-    if (this.strapiApiToken) {
-      return {
-        Authorization: `Bearer ${this.strapiApiToken}`,
-      };
-    }
+    // Use public API access - no authentication needed
+    // Strapi Public role has been configured to allow article access
     return {};
   }