diff --git a/backend/deploy/helm/values.yaml b/backend/deploy/helm/values.yaml
index 7f8eb24..93082b7 100644
--- a/backend/deploy/helm/values.yaml
+++ b/backend/deploy/helm/values.yaml
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ postgres:
 # DragonflyDB (Redis-compatible) — replaces Valkey in production
 # Access is restricted via NetworkPolicy; no auth required
 dragonfly:
-  enabled: true
+  enabled: false
   name: marktvogt-cache
   replicas: 1
   resources: