diff --git a/doc/source/reference/external-ceph-guide.rst b/doc/source/reference/external-ceph-guide.rst
index 52c28fcfe5..693baec350 100644
--- a/doc/source/reference/external-ceph-guide.rst
+++ b/doc/source/reference/external-ceph-guide.rst
@@ -57,9 +57,6 @@ Step 1 is done by using Kolla's INI merge mechanism: Create a file in
 
 ::
 
-  [DEFAULT]
-  show_image_direct_url = True
-
   [glance_store]
   stores = rbd
   default_store = rbd