diff --git a/docker/zun/zun-api/Dockerfile.j2 b/docker/zun/zun-api/Dockerfile.j2
index 01f665b43a..19e73ffb05 100644
--- a/docker/zun/zun-api/Dockerfile.j2
+++ b/docker/zun/zun-api/Dockerfile.j2
@@ -15,5 +15,3 @@ RUN chmod 755 /usr/local/bin/kolla_zun_extend_start
 
 {% block zun_api_footer %}{% endblock %}
 {% block footer %}{% endblock %}
-
-USER zun