diff --git a/pandora/settings.py b/pandora/settings.py
index e1bb8a90..7632fc03 100644
--- a/pandora/settings.py
+++ b/pandora/settings.py
@@ -151,6 +151,7 @@ LOGGING = {
 }
 
 AUTH_PROFILE_MODULE = 'user.UserProfile'
+AUTH_CHECK_USERNAME = True
 
 #=========================================================================
 #Pan.do/ra related settings settings