diff --git a/modules/keycloak/testcontainers/keycloak/__init__.py b/modules/keycloak/testcontainers/keycloak/__init__.py
index 27b6b20d..6addf09a 100644
--- a/modules/keycloak/testcontainers/keycloak/__init__.py
+++ b/modules/keycloak/testcontainers/keycloak/__init__.py
@@ -80,7 +80,6 @@ def _readiness_probe(self) -> None:
             wait_for_logs(self, "Added user .* to realm .*")
 
     def start(self) -> "KeycloakContainer":
-        self._configure()
         super().start()
         self._readiness_probe()
         return self