diff --git a/versioned_docs/version-8.5/apis-tools/node-js-sdk.md b/versioned_docs/version-8.5/apis-tools/node-js-sdk.md
index 5cc8fefda5..3186f048f2 100644
--- a/versioned_docs/version-8.5/apis-tools/node-js-sdk.md
+++ b/versioned_docs/version-8.5/apis-tools/node-js-sdk.md
@@ -69,6 +69,12 @@ If your installation does not have TLS on Zeebe:
 export CAMUNDA_SECURE_CONNECTION=false
 ```
 
+If you are using the components without Identity, disable OAuth:
+
+```
+export CAMUNDA_AUTH_STRATEGY='NONE'
+```
+
 ### Camunda SaaS configuration
 
 ```bash