diff --git a/xos/synchronizer/steps/sync_onosapp.yaml b/xos/synchronizer/steps/sync_onosapp.yaml
index a8d939a..f8f3723 100644
--- a/xos/synchronizer/steps/sync_onosapp.yaml
+++ b/xos/synchronizer/steps/sync_onosapp.yaml
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
   gather_facts: False
   connection: ssh
   user: {{ username }}
-  sudo: yes
+  become: yes
   vars:
     appname: {{ appname }}
     dependencies: {{ dependencies }}
diff --git a/xos/synchronizer/steps/sync_onosservice.yaml b/xos/synchronizer/steps/sync_onosservice.yaml
index a51fde5..51812fb 100644
--- a/xos/synchronizer/steps/sync_onosservice.yaml
+++ b/xos/synchronizer/steps/sync_onosservice.yaml
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
   gather_facts: False
   connection: ssh
   user: ubuntu
-  sudo: yes
+  become: yes
 
   tasks: