diff --git a/libs/ui/src/lib/input/PasswordRequirements.tsx b/libs/ui/src/lib/input/PasswordRequirements.tsx
index 7d1e35406..ad9b812c7 100644
--- a/libs/ui/src/lib/input/PasswordRequirements.tsx
+++ b/libs/ui/src/lib/input/PasswordRequirements.tsx
@@ -31,8 +31,9 @@ interface PasswordRequirementsProps {
   labels?: string[];
 }
 
-/** Live checklist of password requirements, ticking off as the user types. */
+/** Live checklist of password requirements, ticking off as the user types. Hidden until the user starts typing. */
 export function PasswordRequirements({ password, minLength, labels }: PasswordRequirementsProps) {
+  if (!password) return null;
   const rules = passwordRules(minLength);
   return (
     <Stack gap={6} mt={6}>