diff --git a/techsupport_bot/ircrelay/relay.py b/techsupport_bot/ircrelay/relay.py
index 23e668df2..3c953d881 100644
--- a/techsupport_bot/ircrelay/relay.py
+++ b/techsupport_bot/ircrelay/relay.py
@@ -72,12 +72,12 @@ def __init__(
 
         # Pass the correct server info and password
         super().__init__(
-            server_list=[
-                (server, port, password)
-            ],  # Ensure this has the correct password
+            server_list=[(server, port, password)],
             realname=username,
             nickname=username,
             connect_factory=factory,
+            username=username,
+            sasl_login=username,
         )
 
         # Reconnect handler if disconnected