diff --git a/modules/services/gitea.nix b/modules/services/gitea.nix
index d44bc0b..f71c688 100644
--- a/modules/services/gitea.nix
+++ b/modules/services/gitea.nix
@@ -73,7 +73,9 @@
         };
         service = {
           DISABLE_REGISTRATION = true;
-          REQUIRE_SIGNIN_VIEW = true;
+          # Allow anonymous browsing of public repos; private content still
+          # requires login. (REQUIRE_SIGNIN_VIEW would hide even public repos.)
+          REQUIRE_SIGNIN_VIEW = false;
           SHOW_REGISTRATION_BUTTON = false;
         };
         security = {