diff --git a/tools.py b/tools.py
index 394bce34c..bf4e22dd8 100755
--- a/tools.py
+++ b/tools.py
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
     if type == 'panel':
         set_panel_pwd(sys.argv[2])
     elif type == 'username':
-        if len(sys.argv) == 2:
+        if len(sys.argv) > 2:
             set_panel_username(sys.argv[2])
         else:
             set_panel_username()