diff --git a/templates/vault-statefulset.yaml b/templates/vault-statefulset.yaml
index f7bb21e..70c75d6 100644
--- a/templates/vault-statefulset.yaml
+++ b/templates/vault-statefulset.yaml
@@ -36,6 +36,8 @@ spec:
         env:
         - name: VAULT_ADDR
           value: http://0.0.0.0:8200
+        - name: MODE
+          value: {{ .Values.create.appRole.mode }}
         - name: POLICY_CAPABILITIES
           value: {{ .Values.create.policyCapabilities | join "," }}
         - name: ROLE_ID_SECRET_NAME