diff --git a/cord.yaml b/cord.yaml
index 4332a95..08f9cfb 100644
--- a/cord.yaml
+++ b/cord.yaml
@@ -198,6 +198,7 @@
     charm: cs:trusty/nova-cloud-controller-64
     num_units: 1
     options:
+      config-flags: "force_config_drive = always"
       console-access-protocol: novnc
       network-manager: Neutron
       openstack-origin: cloud:trusty-kilo