diff --git a/tests/pillar/vrouter40.sls b/tests/pillar/vrouter40.sls
index b77c2ca..a37c728 100644
--- a/tests/pillar/vrouter40.sls
+++ b/tests/pillar/vrouter40.sls
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@
   client:
     api:
       host: 127.0.0.1
+      use_ssl: False
     identity:
       host: 127.0.0.1
       user: contrail