diff --git a/src/i18n/en.json b/src/i18n/en.json
index 6ee0ca6d..9dbe4ea8 100644
--- a/src/i18n/en.json
+++ b/src/i18n/en.json
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@
         "description": "Log in with OAuth",
         "logout": "Log out",
         "password": "Password",
-        "placeholder": "e.g. lain",
+        "placeholder": "myusername",
         "register": "Register",
         "username": "Username",
         "hint": "Log in to join the discussion",