diff --git a/mods/mtg/doors/init.lua b/mods/mtg/doors/init.lua
index 4b7b5bf..b606e80 100644
--- a/mods/mtg/doors/init.lua
+++ b/mods/mtg/doors/init.lua
@@ -709,7 +709,7 @@ doors.register_trapdoor("doors:trapdoor_steel", {
 	wield_image = "doors_trapdoor_steel.png",
 	tile_front = "doors_trapdoor_steel.png",
 	tile_side = "doors_trapdoor_steel_side.png",
-	protected = true,
+	protected = false,
 	sounds = default.node_sound_metal_defaults(),
 	sound_open = "doors_steel_door_open",
 	sound_close = "doors_steel_door_close",