diff --git a/prep_script.sh b/prep_script.sh
index c57744c..e9440c5 100644
--- a/prep_script.sh
+++ b/prep_script.sh
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ echo "PermitRootLogin yes" >> /etc/ssh/sshd_config
 systemctl restart sshd
 
 # Change the root user password to Muster24!
-echo -e "Muster24!\nMuster24!" | passwd root
+echo -e root:Muster24! | chpasswd
 
 # Output completion message
 echo "Script execution completed successfully."