diff --git a/cmd/harmony/main.go b/cmd/harmony/main.go
index fe95e2a7b..5a457aef8 100644
--- a/cmd/harmony/main.go
+++ b/cmd/harmony/main.go
@@ -169,9 +169,6 @@ func initSetup() {
 }
 
 func passphraseForBls() {
-	if *isExplorer {
-		return
-	}
 	// If FN node running, they should either specify blsPrivateKey or the file with passphrase
 	if *isExplorer {
 		return