diff --git a/plinth/templates/login.html b/plinth/templates/login.html
index bcf97b218..91ac6ed4c 100644
--- a/plinth/templates/login.html
+++ b/plinth/templates/login.html
@@ -32,3 +32,9 @@
   </form>
 
 {% endblock %}
+
+{% block page_js %}
+  <script>
+    $('#id_username').focus();
+  </script>
+{% endblock %}