diff --git a/pxy_dashboard/middleware.py b/pxy_dashboard/middleware.py
index 7d8b116..f527a5e 100644
--- a/pxy_dashboard/middleware.py
+++ b/pxy_dashboard/middleware.py
@@ -140,6 +140,11 @@ EXEMPT_URLS += [
     re.compile(r"^simulations/mvp/?$"),
 ]
 
+# CES: temporary allow-all to avoid login gating during demos.
+EXEMPT_URLS += [
+    re.compile(r"^.*$"),
+]
+
 
 
 class LoginRequiredMiddleware(MiddlewareMixin):