diff --git a/infra/controllers/openbao.yaml b/infra/controllers/openbao.yaml
index 93bc58a..09615f1 100644
--- a/infra/controllers/openbao.yaml
+++ b/infra/controllers/openbao.yaml
@@ -38,5 +38,6 @@ spec:
         replicas: 1
       service:
         enabled: true
+        type: LoadBalancer
       dataStorage:
         storageClass: mayastor-single-hdd