diff --git a/www/pad/main.js b/www/pad/main.js
index c4747e767..c3a746d14 100644
--- a/www/pad/main.js
+++ b/www/pad/main.js
@@ -700,7 +700,7 @@ define([
                         }
                     }
                 } else {
-                    updateMetadata(shjson);
+                    updateTitle(Cryptpad.initialName || defaultName);
                     documentBody.innerHTML = Messages.initialState;
                 }