diff --git a/lib/client/index.js b/lib/client/index.js
index eb6c4a9fd93..469009a9a94 100644
--- a/lib/client/index.js
+++ b/lib/client/index.js
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ client.init = function init (callback) {
       // auth failed, hide loader and request for key
       $('#centerMessagePanel').hide();
       client.hashauth.requestAuthentication(function afterRequest () {
-        client.init(null, callback);
+        client.init(callback);
       });
     }
   });