diff --git a/users/models.py b/users/models.py
index 56f411b1..689b0bf0 100755
--- a/users/models.py
+++ b/users/models.py
@@ -834,6 +834,7 @@ class User(
             return False
 
         self.email_change_date = timezone.now()
+        self.save()
 
         self.confirm_email_address_mail(request)
         return True