diff --git a/lambdainst/views.py b/lambdainst/views.py
index 0ee162e..508dd9e 100644
--- a/lambdainst/views.py
+++ b/lambdainst/views.py
@@ -374,9 +374,9 @@ def settings(request):
             messages.error(request, _("Password and confirmation do not match"))
         else:
             request.user.set_password(pw)
-            django_lcore.sync_user(request.user.vpnuser)
             messages.success(request, _("OK! Password changed."))
             request.user.save()
+            django_lcore.sync_user(request.user.vpnuser)
         return redirect('lambdainst:account_settings')
 
     elif action == 'export':