diff --git a/tasks/nova_pre_install.yml b/tasks/nova_pre_install.yml
index f7dce3c4..c3bdecd5 100644
--- a/tasks/nova_pre_install.yml
+++ b/tasks/nova_pre_install.yml
@@ -32,7 +32,6 @@
     system: "yes"
     createhome: "yes"
     home: "{{ nova_system_home_folder }}"
-    generate_ssh_key: "yes"
   tags:
     - nova-user
     - nova-key