diff --git a/components/opdk-backup.yml b/components/opdk-backup.yml
index 7dba0df..cb3fdba 100644
--- a/components/opdk-backup.yml
+++ b/components/opdk-backup.yml
@@ -1,7 +1,5 @@
 ---
 - hosts: '{{ hosts }}'
   gather_facts: no
-  vars_files:
-  - ~/.apigee/credentials.yml
   roles:
   - { role: apigee-opdk-backup, component_profile: '{{ component_name }}' }