diff --git a/rust/relay/src/main.rs b/rust/relay/src/main.rs
index 70d7b36f8..d6663e8f3 100644
--- a/rust/relay/src/main.rs
+++ b/rust/relay/src/main.rs
@@ -159,6 +159,8 @@ async fn main() -> Result<()> {
             }
         }
     } else {
+        tracing::warn!("No portal token supplied, starting standalone mode");
+
         None
     };