diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 07ce59ab0..40788dfe3 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ The easiest way to do this in a servlet container is through the use of system p
 
 ## Authentication
 
-Currently, the application is wired with very simple authentication. A password for the user `user`
+Currently, the application is wired with very simple authentication. A password for the user `root`
 can be set with the `shibui.default-password` property. If none is set, a default password
 will be generated and logged:
 
diff --git a/docs/GETTINGSTARTED.md b/docs/GETTINGSTARTED.md
index 65da98a2c..eeed8fae3 100644
--- a/docs/GETTINGSTARTED.md
+++ b/docs/GETTINGSTARTED.md
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ The easiest way to do this in a servlet container is through the use of system p
 
 ## Authentication
 
-Currently, the application is wired with very simple authentication. A password for the user `user`
+Currently, the application is wired with very simple authentication. A password for the user `root`
 can be set with the `shibui.default-password` property. If none is set, a default password
 will be generated and logged: