diff --git a/xos/synchronizer/steps/sync_vpgwc.yaml b/xos/synchronizer/steps/sync_vpgwc.yaml
index a793976..bd2884a 100644
--- a/xos/synchronizer/steps/sync_vpgwc.yaml
+++ b/xos/synchronizer/steps/sync_vpgwc.yaml
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
   gather_facts: False
   connection: ssh
   user: ubuntu
-  sudo: yes
+  become: yes
   tasks:
 
   - name: write message