diff --git a/files/helpers/wrappers.py b/files/helpers/wrappers.py
index eaccee9ea..e8f81778c 100644
--- a/files/helpers/wrappers.py
+++ b/files/helpers/wrappers.py
@@ -23,7 +23,8 @@ def get_logged_in_user():
 		uid = session.get("user_id")
 		nonce = session.get("login_nonce", 0)
 		if not uid: x= (None, None)
-		v = g.db.query(User).filter_by(id=uid).first()
+		if g.db: v = g.db.query(User).filter_by(id=uid).first()
+		else: v = None
 
 		if v and v.agendaposter_expires_utc and v.agendaposter_expires_utc < g.timestamp:
 			v.agendaposter_expires_utc = 0