diff --git a/.env b/.env
index 32adc06e..aabdc583 100644
--- a/.env
+++ b/.env
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ DISCOVERY_API_BASE_URL=''
 DISCUSSIONS_MFE_BASE_URL=''
 ECOMMERCE_BASE_URL=''
 ENABLE_JUMPNAV='true'
-ENABLE_NEW_SIDEBAR=''
+ENABLE_NEW_SIDEBAR='true'
 ENABLE_NOTICES=''
 ENTERPRISE_LEARNER_PORTAL_HOSTNAME=''
 EXAMS_BASE_URL=''