diff --git a/models/models.go b/models/models.go
index 3657f0e..bd19790 100644
--- a/models/models.go
+++ b/models/models.go
@@ -63,7 +63,10 @@ func SetEngine() (err error) {
 	if !exists {
 		_, err = CreateUser(Config.FirstUser)
 		if err != nil {
-			return err
+			// Janky hack, I know
+			if err.Error() != "this username is already taken. Please use another" {
+				return err
+			}
 		}
 		fmt.Println("Created new user " + Config.FirstUser.Username)
 	}