diff --git a/source/manual/how-tos/installaws.rst b/source/manual/how-tos/installaws.rst
index 1e5e2edb..23cee2fe 100644
--- a/source/manual/how-tos/installaws.rst
+++ b/source/manual/how-tos/installaws.rst
@@ -158,6 +158,13 @@ Copy your initial root password (line ** set initial….)
 
     login:
 
+
+.. Tip::
+
+    When the ec2 console doesn't show the initial password you can also use the configured ssh shell to reset the root
+    password using  :code:`sudo /usr/local/sbin/opnsense-shell` and option :code:`3` in the menu.
+
+
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 Step 11 - Search current address and login
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