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Add note to set password before deploying new configuration, closes #829

Add note to set password before deploying new configuration, closes nix-community#829
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Don't forget to set a password for your user (default is `nixos` and is in the `wheel` group) in case you'll set ` security.sudo.wheelNeedsPassword = true;`.
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Don't forget to set a password for your user (default is `nixos` and is in the `wheel` group) in case you'll set ` security.sudo.wheelNeedsPassword = true;`.
Don't forget to set a password for your user (default is `nixos` and is in the `wheel` group) in case you'll set `security.sudo.wheelNeedsPassword = true;` which is the default.

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Pull Request Overview

Adds a safety note to the installation docs reminding users to set their password before enabling sudo password requirements (closes #829).

  • Adds a reminder about setting a user password when enabling security.sudo.wheelNeedsPassword
  • Minor wording/formatting opportunity in the new sentence for clarity and consistency

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573 and others added 5 commits October 17, 2025 08:35
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Co-authored-by: Copilot <175728472+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Copilot <175728472+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
@nzbr nzbr changed the title Update install.md Add hint to set password when using sudo with password to docs Dec 15, 2025
@nzbr nzbr merged commit 513c8bd into nix-community:main Dec 15, 2025
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