diff --git a/terminus-ssh/src/components/editConnectionModal.component.ts b/terminus-ssh/src/components/editConnectionModal.component.ts
index d8b0fd93..62dd3eb1 100644
--- a/terminus-ssh/src/components/editConnectionModal.component.ts
+++ b/terminus-ssh/src/components/editConnectionModal.component.ts
@@ -20,7 +20,6 @@ export class EditConnectionModalComponent {
             this.hostApp.getWindow(),
             {
                 title: 'Select private key',
-                properties: ['openDirectory']
             }
         )
         if (path) {