diff --git a/nixos/modules/services/networking/dnscrypt-proxy2.nix b/nixos/modules/services/networking/dnscrypt-proxy2.nix
index afc2a6d1c757..72965c267a86 100644
--- a/nixos/modules/services/networking/dnscrypt-proxy2.nix
+++ b/nixos/modules/services/networking/dnscrypt-proxy2.nix
@@ -113,7 +113,6 @@ in
           "~@memlock"
           "~@resources"
           "~@setuid"
-          "~@sync"
           "~@timer"
         ];
       };