diff --git a/src/freedombone-sec b/src/freedombone-sec
index ad9af10a..2104b3af 100755
--- a/src/freedombone-sec
+++ b/src/freedombone-sec
@@ -28,8 +28,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
 # along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-NO_OF_ARGS=$#
-
 SSL_PROTOCOLS=
 SSL_CIPHERS=
 SSH_CIPHERS=
@@ -275,26 +273,6 @@ function interactive_setup {
   clear
 }
 
-while [[ $# > 1 ]]
-do
-key="$1"
-
-case $key in
-    -h|--help)
-    show_help
-    ;;
-    # username within /home
-    -u|--user)
-    shift
-    MY_USERNAME="$1"
-    ;;
-    *)
-    # unknown option
-    ;;
-esac
-shift
-done
-
 get_website_settings
 get_imap_settings
 get_ssh_settings