diff --git a/stirling-pdf/src/main/resources/templates/security/add-password.html b/stirling-pdf/src/main/resources/templates/security/add-password.html
index f55f55fb7..622da7cc8 100644
--- a/stirling-pdf/src/main/resources/templates/security/add-password.html
+++ b/stirling-pdf/src/main/resources/templates/security/add-password.html
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@
                 <div class="mb-3">
                   <label th:text="#{addPassword.selectText.3}"></label> <select class="form-control" id="keyLength" name="keyLength">
                     <option value="40">40</option>
-                    <option value="128">128</option>
+                    <option value="128" selected>128</option>
                     <option value="256">256</option>
                   </select>
                   <small class="form-text text-muted" th:text="#{addPassword.selectText.4}"></small>