diff --git a/docs/admins/machines.md b/docs/admins/machines.md
index 09fd7671c..b0de192fb 100644
--- a/docs/admins/machines.md
+++ b/docs/admins/machines.md
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ In the example below, we demonstrate how to add a new user named `my-user` and s
 $ clan config --machine my-machine users.users.my-user.isNormalUser true
 
 # Set a password for the user
-$ clan config --machine my-machine users.users.my-user.hashedPassword $(mkpasswd)
+$ clan config --machine my-machine users.users.my-user.initialHashedPassword $(mkpasswd)
 ```
 
 _Note: The `$(mkpasswd)` command generates a hashed password. Ensure you have the `mkpasswd` utility installed or use an alternative method to generate a secure hashed password._