diff --git a/apps/services/sshct.yaml b/apps/services/sshct.yaml
index d1ecb1c..6ec4cf3 100644
--- a/apps/services/sshct.yaml
+++ b/apps/services/sshct.yaml
@@ -57,6 +57,7 @@ metadata:
 spec:
   selector:
     app: sshct
+  externalTrafficPolicy: Local
   ports:
   - name: ssh
     protocol: TCP