diff --git a/client/galaxy/scripts/utils/uploadbox.js b/client/galaxy/scripts/utils/uploadbox.js
index 44faa6e7025..322dc0e8585 100644
--- a/client/galaxy/scripts/utils/uploadbox.js
+++ b/client/galaxy/scripts/utils/uploadbox.js
@@ -246,7 +246,7 @@
         el.append(
             $input.change(e => {
                 opts.onchange(e.target.files);
-                $(this).val("");
+                e.target.value = null;
             })
         );