diff --git a/celo-fullnode.yml b/celo-fullnode.yml
index d0ee119e..119f97c4 100644
--- a/celo-fullnode.yml
+++ b/celo-fullnode.yml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ services:
     stop_grace_period: 1m
     command: |
       --verbosity 3
-      --syncmode snap
+      --syncmode full
       --state.scheme path
       --db.engine pebble
       --gcmode full