The text doesn't show up when you type in a password, but it still registers it. Instead of showing asterisks it just doesn't show anything, but you are entering a password. Just type the password blind and press enter.
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Most terminals on Linux don't show any feedback when you're typing your password, so that someone looking over your shoulder can't tell how long or short it is.
It's still registering it as you type, type your password and press enter and it will work despite not showing anything.
That's how it's designed to work. For safety reasons.