diff --git a/service.ssh.sh b/service.ssh.sh
index 4944c49..ba68194 100644
--- a/service.ssh.sh
+++ b/service.ssh.sh
@@ -12,4 +12,7 @@ X11Forwarding no
 Subsystem sftp internal-sftp" > /etc/ssh/sshd_config
 fi
 
+# Cloud image generates this file which prevents sshd from accepting passwords
+rm -f /etc/ssh/sshd_config.d/50-cloud-init.conf
+
 exec /usr/sbin/sshd -E /var/log/sshd.log -D