diff --git a/js/gdm/authPrompt.js b/js/gdm/authPrompt.js
index 493429000..97a705abb 100644
--- a/js/gdm/authPrompt.js
+++ b/js/gdm/authPrompt.js
@@ -376,6 +376,7 @@ var AuthPrompt = GObject.registerClass({
 
     setQuestion(question) {
         this._entry.hint_text = question;
+        this._entry.set_accessible_name(question);
 
         this._entry.show();
         this._entry.grab_key_focus();