diff --git a/openstackclient/shell.py b/openstackclient/shell.py
index 335890407..d3a7d8a5d 100644
--- a/openstackclient/shell.py
+++ b/openstackclient/shell.py
@@ -205,7 +205,7 @@ class OpenStackShell(app.App):
             # Use service token authentication
             auth_type = 'token_endpoint'
         else:
-            auth_type = 'osc_password'
+            auth_type = 'password'
 
         project_id = getattr(self.options, 'project_id', None)
         project_name = getattr(self.options, 'project_name', None)