1 files changed, 3 insertions, 2 deletions
diff --git a/synapse/notifier.py b/synapse/notifier.py
index b7f4041306..71f2370874 100644
--- a/synapse/notifier.py
+++ b/synapse/notifier.py
@@ -432,8 +432,9 @@ class Notifier:
         If explicit_room_id is set, that room will be polled for events only if
         it is world readable or the user has joined the room.
         """
-        from_token = pagination_config.from_token
-        if not from_token:
+        if pagination_config.from_token:
+            from_token = pagination_config.from_token
+        else:
             from_token = self.event_sources.get_current_token()
 
         limit = pagination_config.limit