diff --git a/templates/overcloud_upgrade_run.sh.j2 b/templates/overcloud_upgrade_run.sh.j2
index 04951601..d17870dd 100644
--- a/templates/overcloud_upgrade_run.sh.j2
+++ b/templates/overcloud_upgrade_run.sh.j2
@@ -36,9 +36,6 @@ openstack overcloud upgrade run \
         {% if tripleo_upgrade_debug|bool -%}
         --debug \
         {% endif -%}
-        {% if overcloud_ssh_user -%}
-        --ssh-user {{ overcloud_ssh_user }} \
-        {% endif -%}
         --roles {{ item }} --playbook {{ playbook }} 2>&1
 
 echo "[$(date)] Finished major upgrade {{ playbook }} playbook for {{ item }} role"