# Changing the Default Password

This section explains how to change the default password on the Raspberry Pi.  It is a good security practice to change the default password that is configured during the [Installing Mainsail](/klipper-installation-for-anycubic-vyper/setting-up-your-raspberry-pi/installing-mainsail.md) section. By default the Raspberry Pi password is <mark style="color:red;">`raspberry`</mark>.

* From the Raspberry Pi Software Configuration Tool menu;
  * Select <mark style="color:red;">`System Options`</mark> and press <mark style="color:red;">`Enter`</mark>;

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Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate the Raspberry Pi Software Configuration Tool menus and use <mark style="color:red;">`Enter`</mark> key to select.
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![Raspberry Pi Software Configuration Tool - Main Menu](/files/rPZbBRogPFfwmocPf6ZN)

* Select <mark style="color:red;">`S3 Password`</mark> and press <mark style="color:red;">`Enter`</mark>;

![S3 Password](/files/fXGcye47bjQDAy7bXtmJ)

* You should get this message 'You will now be asked to enter a new password for the pi user';
  * Press <mark style="color:red;">`Enter`</mark> to continue;

![](/files/cqjHk9HcmxqE75TESPWR)

* You will be prompted to enter a 'New password';
  * Type your new password and press <mark style="color:red;">`Enter`</mark>;
* You will be prompted to 'Retype new password';
  * Retype your new password and press <mark style="color:red;">`Enter`</mark>;

![New Password](/files/M6SDqVI0YSLn1lOZXdPN)

* If you successful entered your new password, you will receive a message saying 'Password changed successfully';
  * Click <mark style="color:red;">`<Ok>`</mark>;

![Password Ok](/files/slDStz1C6sdMSHnZIbEW)

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After clicking <mark style="color:red;">`<Ok>`</mark> above, it should return you to the Raspberry Pi Software Configuration Tool main menu.  If it closes the Configuration Tool, type <mark style="color:red;">`sudo raspi-config`</mark> and when prompted enter your new password.
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