diff --git a/installers/charm/osm-ro/src/charm.py b/installers/charm/osm-ro/src/charm.py
index c19281e..7b8acea 100755
--- a/installers/charm/osm-ro/src/charm.py
+++ b/installers/charm/osm-ro/src/charm.py
@@ -102,7 +102,8 @@
             check_container_ready(self.container)
 
             self._configure_certificates()
-            self._configure_service()
+            if not self.debug_mode.started:
+                self._configure_service()
             self._update_ro_relation()
 
             # Update charm status