diff --git a/bookwyrm/models/user.py b/bookwyrm/models/user.py
index a1f927b2..094a13d5 100644
--- a/bookwyrm/models/user.py
+++ b/bookwyrm/models/user.py
@@ -319,7 +319,7 @@ def set_remote_server(user_id):
     actor_parts = urlparse(user.remote_id)
     user.federated_server = \
         get_or_create_remote_server(actor_parts.netloc)
-    user.save()
+    user.save(broadcast=False)
     if user.bookwyrm_user:
         get_remote_reviews.delay(user.outbox)