diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 37d23c06..e1558640 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ __NOTE__: Please allow a couple of minutes for the GitLab application to start.
 Point your browser to `http://localhost:10080` and login using the default username and password:
 
 * username: **root**
-* password: **5iveL!fe**
+* password: **password**
 
 You should now have the GitLab application up and ready for testing. If you want to use this image in production the please read on.