diff --git a/server/middleware/ip-restriction.js b/server/middleware/ip-restriction.js
index 9973f5d..39581d1 100644
--- a/server/middleware/ip-restriction.js
+++ b/server/middleware/ip-restriction.js
@@ -159,6 +159,12 @@ class IPRestrictionMiddleware {
         return next();
       }
 
+      // Skip IP restrictions for auth config - users need to see login form and get proper error
+      if (req.path === '/api/auth/config') {
+        console.log('🔍 IP Restriction - Skipping for auth config route');
+        return next();
+      }
+
       console.log('🔍 IP Restriction Check - Path:', req.path, 'Method:', req.method);
 
       // Determine tenant