diff --git a/modules/core/user.nix b/modules/core/user.nix
index 8370132..aa2c3ec 100644
--- a/modules/core/user.nix
+++ b/modules/core/user.nix
@@ -57,6 +57,7 @@
       "wheel"
     ];
     shell = pkgs.zsh;
+    initialPassword = "temporary-password";
   };
   nix.settings.allowed-users = [ "${username}" ];
 }