diff --git a/bridges/IdenticaBridge.php b/bridges/IdenticaBridge.php
index 0a6d8be5..64f5a6c7 100644
--- a/bridges/IdenticaBridge.php
+++ b/bridges/IdenticaBridge.php
@@ -11,7 +11,10 @@ class IdenticaBridge extends BridgeAbstract{
 		$this->description = "Returns user timelines";
 
         $this->parameters[] = array(
-          'u'=>array('name'=>'username')
+            'u'=>array(
+                'name'=>'username',
+                'required'=>true
+            )
         );
 
 	}