diff --git a/tests/integration/test_configuration.py b/tests/integration/test_configuration.py
index 50efea49..6bb1c0ea 100644
--- a/tests/integration/test_configuration.py
+++ b/tests/integration/test_configuration.py
@@ -58,6 +58,7 @@ def test_loading_proper_configuration(configuration_filename: str) -> None:
     ls_config = cfg.llama_stack_configuration
     assert ls_config.use_as_library_client is False
     assert ls_config.url == "http://localhost:8321"
+    assert ls_config.api_key is not None
     assert ls_config.api_key.get_secret_value() == "xyzzy"
 
     # check 'user_data_collection' section