diff --git a/src/bin/proxmox_tape/encryption_key.rs b/src/bin/proxmox_tape/encryption_key.rs
index 3c2bade9..156295fd 100644
--- a/src/bin/proxmox_tape/encryption_key.rs
+++ b/src/bin/proxmox_tape/encryption_key.rs
@@ -145,7 +145,6 @@ fn show_key(
             },
             hint: {
                 schema: PASSWORD_HINT_SCHEMA,
-                optional: true,
             },
         },
     },