diff --git a/xos/synchronizer/steps/sync_vsgw.yaml b/xos/synchronizer/steps/sync_vsgw.yaml
index 8cd59b7..997e0cb 100644
--- a/xos/synchronizer/steps/sync_vsgw.yaml
+++ b/xos/synchronizer/steps/sync_vsgw.yaml
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 - hosts: {{ instance_name }}
   connection: ssh
   user: ubuntu
-  sudo: yes
+  become: yes
   gather_facts: no
   tasks: