diff --git a/services/sync/services-sync.js b/services/sync/services-sync.js
index 8a27f85c6461..1125355624a2 100644
--- a/services/sync/services-sync.js
+++ b/services/sync/services-sync.js
@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
 pref("extensions.weave.serverURL", "https://services.mozilla.com/");
-pref("extensions.weave.username", "nobody");
 
 pref("extensions.weave.encryption", "aes-256-cbc");