diff --git a/netbox/netbox/api/authentication.py b/netbox/netbox/api/authentication.py
index 64b43661b..1cb32c1e4 100644
--- a/netbox/netbox/api/authentication.py
+++ b/netbox/netbox/api/authentication.py
@@ -59,10 +59,6 @@ class TokenPermissions(DjangoObjectPermissions):
 
     def has_permission(self, request, view):
 
-        # User must be authenticated
-        if not request.user.is_authenticated:
-            return False
-
         # Enforce Token write ability
         if isinstance(request.auth, Token) and not self._verify_write_permission(request):
             return False