diff --git a/backend/scripts/init-hot-wallet.sh b/backend/scripts/init-hot-wallet.sh
index fa5a00b1..9a469841 100644
--- a/backend/scripts/init-hot-wallet.sh
+++ b/backend/scripts/init-hot-wallet.sh
@@ -539,7 +539,6 @@ main() {
   create_keygen_session
   wait_for_keygen
   get_public_key
-  verify_and_fix_username
   derive_address
 
   show_result