diff --git a/backup.yml b/backup.yml
index 554027c..6cd0103 100644
--- a/backup.yml
+++ b/backup.yml
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 - hosts: tower
   # vars:
   # become: true
-  gather_facts: true
+  gather_facts: false
   vars:
     user: staffadmin
     username: jingohalert