diff --git a/get-certs.sh b/get-certs.sh
index 1e1db9b..799330d 100755
--- a/get-certs.sh
+++ b/get-certs.sh
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 # define variables
 
 # enable proxychains?
-proxychains=true
+proxychains=false
 
 # wait for this many seconds before trying certificate issuance/renewal
 wait_before_renew=30