diff --git a/authentik/outposts/controllers/docker.py b/authentik/outposts/controllers/docker.py
index 9867f5b3b..ad044880e 100644
--- a/authentik/outposts/controllers/docker.py
+++ b/authentik/outposts/controllers/docker.py
@@ -24,6 +24,8 @@ class DockerController(BaseController):
 
     def __init__(self, outpost: Outpost, connection: DockerServiceConnection) -> None:
         super().__init__(outpost, connection)
+        if outpost.managed == MANAGED_OUTPOST:
+            return
         try:
             self.client = connection.client()
         except ServiceConnectionInvalid as exc: