diff --git a/hosts/common/server.nix b/hosts/common/server.nix
index 3837a76..4731834 100644
--- a/hosts/common/server.nix
+++ b/hosts/common/server.nix
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@
     openssh = {
       enable = true;
       permitRootLogin = "no";
-      passwordAuthentication = false;
     }; # end openssh
   }; # end services