diff --git a/ai-hub/integration_tests/conftest.py b/ai-hub/integration_tests/conftest.py
index 4984094..cff9628 100644
--- a/ai-hub/integration_tests/conftest.py
+++ b/ai-hub/integration_tests/conftest.py
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@
         updated_prefs = {
             "default_node_ids": [NODE_1]
         }
-        client.patch(f"{BASE_URL}/nodes/preferences", json=updated_prefs, headers=headers)
+        client.patch(f"{BASE_URL}/nodes/preferences", json=updated_prefs)
 
     # 5. Start Node Processes
     is_docker_disabled = os.getenv("SKIP_DOCKER_NODES", "true").lower() == "true"