diff --git a/src/mail_templates/welcome_user.ejs b/src/mail_templates/welcome_user.ejs
index 2e25461f3..f8d78655e 100644
--- a/src/mail_templates/welcome_user.ejs
+++ b/src/mail_templates/welcome_user.ejs
@@ -5,10 +5,10 @@ Dear <%= user.displayName || user.username || user.email %>,
 Welcome to <%= cloudronName %>!
 
 Follow the link to get started.
-<%= setupLink %>
+<%- setupLink %>
 
 <% if (invitor && invitor.email) { %>
-You are receiving this email because you were invited by <%- invitor.email %>.
+You are receiving this email because you were invited by <%= invitor.email %>.
 <% } %>