diff --git a/.gitlab-ci.yml b/.gitlab-ci.yml
index 48769b6..4fd2735 100644
--- a/.gitlab-ci.yml
+++ b/.gitlab-ci.yml
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ before_script:
   # Get ready for execution
   - ansible-galaxy install -r requirements.yml
   # And run a quick test SSH connection to the bastion box
-  - ssh ansible@bastion1.dallas.mgmt.desu.ltd uptime
+  - ssh -o StrictHostKeyChecking=no ansible@bastion1.dallas.mgmt.desu.ltd uptime
 after_script:
   - |
     [ -n "$ZEROTIER_NETWORK_ID" ] && \