diff --git a/public/src/client/register.js b/public/src/client/register.js
index a332aa7c6f..6780faae59 100644
--- a/public/src/client/register.js
+++ b/public/src/client/register.js
@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ define('forum/register', function() {
 		});
 
 		username.on('keyup', function() {
-			$('#yourUsername').html(this.value.length > 0 ? this.value : 'username');
+			$('#yourUsername').text(this.value.length > 0 ? this.value : 'username');
 		});
 
 		username.on('blur', function() {