diff --git a/nixos/modules/services/networking/ssh/sshd.nix b/nixos/modules/services/networking/ssh/sshd.nix
index aa9c0fa1c09..1685c7fde7b 100644
--- a/nixos/modules/services/networking/ssh/sshd.nix
+++ b/nixos/modules/services/networking/ssh/sshd.nix
@@ -367,9 +367,6 @@ in
         # LogLevel VERBOSE logs user's key fingerprint on login.
         # Needed to have a clear audit track of which key was used to log in.
         LogLevel VERBOSE
-
-        # Use kernel sandbox mechanisms where possible in unprivileged processes.
-        UsePrivilegeSeparation sandbox
       '';
 
     assertions = [{ assertion = if cfg.forwardX11 then cfgc.setXAuthLocation else true;