diff --git a/debian/login.defs b/debian/login.defs
index e77e0c3a..011494b9 100644
--- a/debian/login.defs
+++ b/debian/login.defs
@@ -279,7 +279,7 @@ USERGROUPS_ENAB yes
 # Note: It is recommended to use a value consistent with
 # the PAM modules configuration.
 #
-ENCRYPT_METHOD SHA512
+ENCRYPT_METHOD YESCRYPT
 
 #
 # Only works if ENCRYPT_METHOD is set to SHA256 or SHA512.