diff --git a/generic/models.py b/generic/models.py
index 8a9ce11f..808ecb92 100644
--- a/generic/models.py
+++ b/generic/models.py
@@ -238,7 +238,7 @@ class CidUser(models.Model):
         if self.login_email_sent and not self.resend:
             return False, "Already sent."
 
-        login_url = HttpRequest.build_absolute_uri(reverse("cid_selector"))
+        login_url = reverse("cid_selector")
 
         msg = f"""
         See below for you details for: {self.group}
@@ -251,7 +251,7 @@ class CidUser(models.Model):
         You will need these to login to the test system on the day.
 
         Direct link to login:
-        {login_url}?cid={self.cid}&passcode={self.passcode}
+        {settings.REMOTE_URL}/{login_url}?cid={self.cid}&passcode={self.passcode}