# Omarchy OS: How do I change my login password?

Use Update > Password > User in the Omarchy menu.

2026-07-17
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The menu distinguishes the user password, used for login and `sudo`, from the drive-encryption password requested at boot. Choose **Update > Password > Drive Encryption** separately if you need to change that one.

Source: [Omarchy manual](https://omarchy.org/manual/security/).

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