diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 55591788a6..3ec567c0b5 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,6 +1,10 @@
 HumHub Changelog
 ================
 
+1.17.3 (Unreleased)
+----------------------
+- Fix #7484: Use password type on the installation DB config form
+
 1.17.2 (April 7, 2025)
 ----------------------
 - Fix #7457: Fix changing of space visibility
diff --git a/protected/humhub/modules/installer/views/setup/database.php b/protected/humhub/modules/installer/views/setup/database.php
index ae4dc46478..c0c46bc131 100644
--- a/protected/humhub/modules/installer/views/setup/database.php
+++ b/protected/humhub/modules/installer/views/setup/database.php
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ use humhub\modules\ui\form\widgets\ActiveForm;
         <hr/>
         <?= $form->field($model, 'username') ?>
         <hr/>
-        <?= $form->field($model, 'password') ?>
+        <?= $form->field($model, 'password')->passwordInput() ?>
         <hr/>
         <?= $form->field($model, 'database') ?>
         <?= $form->field($model, 'create')->checkbox() ?>