diff --git a/Project-Unite/Models/AccountViewModels.cs b/Project-Unite/Models/AccountViewModels.cs
index 4850c7c..dbbc1e6 100644
--- a/Project-Unite/Models/AccountViewModels.cs
+++ b/Project-Unite/Models/AccountViewModels.cs
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ public class RegisterViewModel
 
         [Required]
         [MaxLength(25, ErrorMessage ="Your username must be less than 25 characters long.")]
-        [MinLength(3, ErrorMessage ="Your username must have a minimum of 3 characters.")]
+        [MinLength(5, ErrorMessage ="Your username must have a minimum of 5 characters.")]
         [Display(Name = "Username")]
         public string Username { get; set; }