diff --git a/maubot/client.py b/maubot/client.py
index 6edc2f5..2b6adfe 100644
--- a/maubot/client.py
+++ b/maubot/client.py
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ class Client:
             await self.client.set_displayname(self.displayname)
         if self.avatar_url != "disable":
             await self.client.set_avatar_url(self.avatar_url)
-            self.start_sync()
+        self.start_sync()
         await self._update_remote_profile()
         self.started = True
         self.log.info("Client started, starting plugin instances...")