diff --git a/users/views.py b/users/views.py
index 78c0332e..77e40701 100644
--- a/users/views.py
+++ b/users/views.py
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ def new_user(request):
     if user.is_valid():
         user = user.save()
 
-        if user.pwd_ntlm:
+        if user.password:
             user.send_confirm_email_if_necessary(request)
             messages.success(
                 request,