diff --git a/refstack/web.py b/refstack/web.py
index 7da9cd78..424f3de0 100755
--- a/refstack/web.py
+++ b/refstack/web.py
@@ -112,8 +112,8 @@ def create_profile():
             flash(u'Error: you have to enter a valid email address')
         else:
             flash(u'Profile successfully created')
-            db.session.add(User(name, email, session['openid']))
-            db.session.commit()
+            db.add(User(name, email, session['openid']))
+            db.commit()
             return redirect(oid.get_next_url())
     return render_template(
         'create_profile.html', next_url=oid.get_next_url())