diff --git a/models.py b/models.py
index 20c23a1..0a4e341 100644
--- a/models.py
+++ b/models.py
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ class CreatePayLinkData(BaseModel):
     success_text: str = Query(None)
     success_url: str = Query(None)
     fiat_base_multiplier: int = Query(100, ge=1)
-    username: str = Query(None)
+    username: str
 
 
 class PayLink(BaseModel):
diff --git a/templates/lnurlp/index.html b/templates/lnurlp/index.html
index c902b23..b3142e0 100644
--- a/templates/lnurlp/index.html
+++ b/templates/lnurlp/index.html
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@
            <q-input
             filled
             dense
-            v-model.trim="formDialog.data.lnaddress"
+            v-model.trim="formDialog.data.username"
             type="text"
             label="Lightning Username"
           >