diff --git a/netbox/utilities/api.py b/netbox/utilities/api.py
index 50401dfd1..2e2d7f7f5 100644
--- a/netbox/utilities/api.py
+++ b/netbox/utilities/api.py
@@ -327,7 +327,7 @@ class ModelViewSet(_ModelViewSet):
     def initial(self, request, *args, **kwargs):
         super().initial(request, *args, **kwargs)
 
-        if not request.user.is_authenticated or request.user.is_superuser:
+        if not request.user.is_authenticated:
             return
 
         # TODO: Reconcile this with TokenPermissions.perms_map