diff --git a/.github/workflows/main.tf b/.github/workflows/main.tf
index adfaea0..b284d24 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/main.tf
+++ b/.github/workflows/main.tf
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ resource "aws_instance" "testing_vm" {
     # The default username for our AMI
     user = var.ami_username
     # Private key for connection
-    private_key = "${file(.ssh/github_actions.pem)}"
+    private_key = file(".ssh/github_actions.pem")
     # Type of connection
     type = "ssh"
   }