diff --git a/server/users/schema/mutations_public.py b/server/users/schema/mutations_public.py
index e3ec36d2..9972e7ab 100644
--- a/server/users/schema/mutations_public.py
+++ b/server/users/schema/mutations_public.py
@@ -20,6 +20,9 @@ class BetaLogin(relay.ClientIDMutation):
             password = kwargs.get('password_input')
             username = kwargs.get('username_input')
 
+            if username:
+                username = username.lower().strip()
+
             # Login with email
             if '@' in username:
                 user = User.objects.get(email=username)