diff --git a/install_files/ansible-base/ansible.cfg b/install_files/ansible-base/ansible.cfg
index e42fa9fcd5..2e1af17b11 100644
--- a/install_files/ansible-base/ansible.cfg
+++ b/install_files/ansible-base/ansible.cfg
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@ timeout=120
 # from site-specific vars, or Onion URLs for SSH over ATHS.
 inventory=inventory-dynamic
 
+[privilege_escalation]
+agnostic_become_prompt=False
+
 [ssh_connection]
 scp_if_ssh=True
 ssh_args = -o ControlMaster=auto -o ControlPersist=1200