diff --git a/pandora/user/views.py b/pandora/user/views.py
index 588fcbf0..86e31537 100644
--- a/pandora/user/views.py
+++ b/pandora/user/views.py
@@ -179,6 +179,7 @@ def signup(request, data):
         else:
             user = User(username=data['username'], email=data['email'])
             user.set_password(data['password'])
+            user.save()
             prepare_user(user)
             if request.session.session_key:
                 models.SessionData.objects.filter(session_key=request.session.session_key).update(user=user)