---
title: "Dev Mode"
description: "Reference for the dev-mode.conf configuration file."
stack: "Community Stack (open source) — version 1.1.1"
stack_version: "1.1.1"
stack_comparison: https://docs.walt.id/community-vs-enterprise.md
canonical_url: https://docs.walt.id/community-stack/wallet2/configurations/config-files/dev-mode
generated: 2026-10-01
---
# Dev Mode Configuration

`dev-mode.conf` configures the Wallet API v2 development-mode feature.

**Error:**

**Dev mode currently has no effect in the Wallet API v2.**

Dev mode is an [optional feature](https://docs.walt.id/community-stack/wallet2/configurations/config-files/features.md) intended for local development. Enable it by listing `dev-mode` in `_features.conf`; configure it in `dev-mode.conf`.

## File Location

```
waltid-services/waltid-wallet-api2/config/dev-mode.conf
```

## Fields

### `devMode`

_Boolean_ — Reserved for development conveniences.

Defaults to `false`. The field is currently unused — enabling it does not disable authentication or change service behavior.

```hocon
# dev-mode.conf
devMode = true
```

**Note:**

Dev mode is intended for local development only. Do not enable it in production.