diff --git a/configuration.txt b/configuration.txt
index 20acf9ae..4992d461 100644
--- a/configuration.txt
+++ b/configuration.txt
@@ -41,8 +41,8 @@ web:
     showplayerfacesonmap: true
     showplayerfacesinmenu: true
     focuschatballoons: false
-    joinmessage: %playername% joined
-    quitmessage: %playername% quit
+    joinmessage: "%playername% joined"
+    quitmessage: "%playername% quit"
     
     # The clock that is shown alongside the map.
     clock: timeofday