diff --git a/files/routes/wrappers.py b/files/routes/wrappers.py
index f073e4430..83379a91d 100644
--- a/files/routes/wrappers.py
+++ b/files/routes/wrappers.py
@@ -96,7 +96,8 @@ def get_logged_in_user():
 
 				if v and request.method != "GET":
 					submitted_key = request.values.get("formkey")
-					g.v = v
+					if v:
+						g.username = v.username
 					if not validate_formkey(v, submitted_key):
 						v = None
 			else: