1 files changed, 3 insertions, 3 deletions
diff --git a/synapse/handlers/initial_sync.py b/synapse/handlers/initial_sync.py
index 6484e47e5f..860c82c110 100644
--- a/synapse/handlers/initial_sync.py
+++ b/synapse/handlers/initial_sync.py
@@ -309,18 +309,18 @@ class InitialSyncHandler:
         if blocked:
             raise SynapseError(403, "This room has been blocked on this server")
 
-        user_id = requester.user.to_string()
-
         (
             membership,
             member_event_id,
         ) = await self.auth.check_user_in_room_or_world_readable(
             room_id,
-            user_id,
+            requester,
             allow_departed_users=True,
         )
         is_peeking = member_event_id is None
 
+        user_id = requester.user.to_string()
+
         if membership == Membership.JOIN:
             result = await self._room_initial_sync_joined(
                 user_id, room_id, pagin_config, membership, is_peeking