diff --git a/accountant/api/models/users.py b/accountant/api/models/users.py
index 2cafe42..51a495c 100644
--- a/accountant/api/models/users.py
+++ b/accountant/api/models/users.py
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
     along with Accountant.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 """
 # vim: set tw=80 ts=4 sw=4 sts=4:
-from passlib.hash import sha256_crypt
+from passlib.hash import sha256_crypt as crypt
 from itsdangerous import (TimedJSONWebSignatureSerializer as Serializer,
                           BadSignature, SignatureExpired)
 
@@ -45,10 +45,10 @@ class User(UserMixin, db.Model):
 
     @classmethod
     def hash_password(cls, password):
-        return sha256_crypt.encrypt(password)
+        return crypt.encrypt(password)
 
     def verify_password(self, password):
-        return sha256_crypt.verify(password, self.password)
+        return crypt.verify(password, self.password)
 
     def generate_auth_token(self, expiration=600):
         serializer = Serializer(app.config['SECRET_KEY'], expires_in=expiration)