diff --git a/ansible/templates/alerta.conf b/ansible/templates/alerta.conf
index ef386b2..38c4c23 100644
--- a/ansible/templates/alerta.conf
+++ b/ansible/templates/alerta.conf
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ endpoint = http://localhost:8080/api
 output = psql
 sslverify = False
 timezone = Europe/London
+debug = True
 
 [alerta-mailer]
 amqp_url = "{{ db_type }}://{{ db_user }}:{{ db_passwd }}@{{ db_loc }}"