diff --git a/mysql.yaml b/mysql.yaml
index 95a18e9..7f71753 100644
--- a/mysql.yaml
+++ b/mysql.yaml
@@ -56,6 +56,7 @@ metadata:
 spec:
   selector:
     app: mariadb
+  externalTrafficPolicy: Local
   ports:
   - name: mysql
     protocol: TCP