diff --git a/backend/grant/utils/admin.py b/backend/grant/utils/admin.py
index 2c1cb175..5ece3053 100644
--- a/backend/grant/utils/admin.py
+++ b/backend/grant/utils/admin.py
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ def admin_auth_2fa(code: str):
 
     # try TOTP code
     ok = verify_totp(user.totp_secret, code)
-    ok = True
+
     # try backup codes
     if not ok:
         updated_hashes = verify_and_update_backup_codes(code, user.backup_codes)