diff --git a/pkg/controller/account/search.go b/pkg/controller/account/search.go
index d5f65db..c867816 100644
--- a/pkg/controller/account/search.go
+++ b/pkg/controller/account/search.go
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ func Search() http.HandlerFunc {
 		// Search filters.
 		var (
 			isCertified   = r.FormValue("certified")
-			username      = r.FormValue("username") // username search
+			username      = r.FormValue("name") // username search
 			gender        = r.FormValue("gender")
 			orientation   = r.FormValue("orientation")
 			maritalStatus = r.FormValue("marital_status")
diff --git a/web/templates/account/search.html b/web/templates/account/search.html
index 661bf26..14a388d 100644
--- a/web/templates/account/search.html
+++ b/web/templates/account/search.html
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@
                             <div class="field">
                                 <label class="label">Name or username:</label>
                                 <input type="text" class="input"
-                                    name="username"
+                                    name="name"
                                     autocomplete="off"
                                     value="{{$Root.EmailOrUsername}}">
                             </div>