diff --git a/nixos/modules/profiles/installation-device.nix b/nixos/modules/profiles/installation-device.nix
index 1a6e06995603..fd30220ce1c9 100644
--- a/nixos/modules/profiles/installation-device.nix
+++ b/nixos/modules/profiles/installation-device.nix
@@ -55,13 +55,16 @@ with lib;
     services.mingetty.autologinUser = "nixos";
 
     # Some more help text.
-    services.mingetty.helpLine =
-      ''
+    services.mingetty.helpLine = ''
+      The "nixos" and "root" accounts have empty passwords.
 
-        The "nixos" and "root" account have empty passwords.  ${
-          optionalString config.services.xserver.enable
-            "Type `sudo systemctl start display-manager' to\nstart the graphical user interface."}
-      '';
+      Type `sudo systemctl start sshd` to start the SSH daemon.
+      You then must set a password for either "root" or "nixos"
+      with `passwd` to be able to login.
+    '' + optionalString config.services.xserver.enable ''
+      Type `sudo systemctl start display-manager' to
+      start the graphical user interface.
+    '';
 
     # Allow sshd to be started manually through "systemctl start sshd".
     services.openssh = {