diff --git a/openpype/tools/settings/lib.py b/openpype/tools/settings/lib.py
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+++ b/openpype/tools/settings/lib.py
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+def is_password_required():
+    from openpype.settings import (
+        get_system_settings,
+        get_local_settings
+    )
+
+    system_settings = get_system_settings()
+    password = system_settings["general"].get("admin_password")
+    if not password:
+        return False
+
+    local_settings = get_local_settings()
+    is_admin = local_settings.get("general", {}).get("is_admin", False)
+    if is_admin:
+        return False
+    return True