diff --git a/app/routes/admin.py b/app/routes/admin.py
index 7a009d1..912c6e5 100644
--- a/app/routes/admin.py
+++ b/app/routes/admin.py
@@ -540,7 +540,6 @@ def kb_upload_image():
 # ── File-serve route (images embedded in articles + attachment downloads) ─────
 
 @admin_bp.route('/kb/files/<string:stored_name>')
-@login_required
 def kb_serve_file(stored_name):
     """Serve a KB attachment file. Login required — no public access.