diff --git a/files/routes/login.py b/files/routes/login.py
index 35276d3368..827fbb6cae 100644
--- a/files/routes/login.py
+++ b/files/routes/login.py
@@ -364,12 +364,6 @@ def sign_up_post(v):
 	g.db.add(new_user)
 	g.db.flush()
 
-	# give a beta badge
-	beta_badge = Badge(user_id=new_user.id,
-					   badge_id=6)
-
-	g.db.add(beta_badge)
-
 	# check alts
 
 	check_for_alts(new_user.id)