diff --git a/docs/gl_objects/users.rst b/docs/gl_objects/users.rst
index 4b3d08bf0..3b9c040fa 100644
--- a/docs/gl_objects/users.rst
+++ b/docs/gl_objects/users.rst
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ Set the avatar image for a user::
 Set an external identity for a user::
 
     user.provider = 'oauth2_generic'
-    user..extern_uid = '3'
+    user.extern_uid = '3'
     user.save()
 
 User custom attributes