diff --git a/src/protocols/ssh/ssh.c b/src/protocols/ssh/ssh.c
index 0a67be08..82d0507d 100644
--- a/src/protocols/ssh/ssh.c
+++ b/src/protocols/ssh/ssh.c
@@ -130,6 +130,11 @@ static guac_common_ssh_user* guac_ssh_get_user(guac_client* client) {
 
     } /* end if key given */
 
+    /* If available, get password from settings */
+    else if (settings->password != NULL){
+        guac_common_ssh_user_set_password(user, settings->password);
+    }
+
     /* Clear screen of any prompts */
     guac_terminal_printf(ssh_client->term, "\x1B[H\x1B[J");