diff --git a/setup.sh b/setup.sh
index 268391e..a933f7d 100755
--- a/setup.sh
+++ b/setup.sh
@@ -79,6 +79,10 @@ CORS_ORIGINS=*
 EOF
 
     echo "✓ .env file created with secure keys"
+
+    # Remove the init marker so the password gets set on next container start
+    rm -f data/.db_initialized
+    echo "✓ Password will be updated on next container start"
 fi
 
 # Create required directories