diff --git a/models/user.go b/models/user.go
index f2c0a1861..9ddd262ae 100644
--- a/models/user.go
+++ b/models/user.go
@@ -503,7 +503,7 @@ func (u *User) ValidatePassword(passwd string) bool {
 
 // IsPasswordSet checks if the password is set or left empty
 func (u *User) IsPasswordSet() bool {
-	return len(u.Passwd) > 0
+	return !u.ValidatePassword("")
 }
 
 // UploadAvatar saves custom avatar for user.