diff --git a/roles/build-docker-image/common.rst b/roles/build-docker-image/common.rst
index ccaf68d1c..c2c65df42 100644
--- a/roles/build-docker-image/common.rst
+++ b/roles/build-docker-image/common.rst
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ using this role.
 
       The Docker Hub username.
 
-   .. zuul:rolevar:: username
+   .. zuul:rolevar:: password
 
       The Docker Hub password