diff --git a/bookwyrm/tests/views/test_password.py b/bookwyrm/tests/views/test_password.py
index 5c561352..3a1b591d 100644
--- a/bookwyrm/tests/views/test_password.py
+++ b/bookwyrm/tests/views/test_password.py
@@ -50,6 +50,7 @@ class PasswordViews(TestCase):
         resp.render()
 
         request = self.factory.post("", {"email": "mouse@mouse.com"})
+        request.user = self.anonymous_user
         with patch("bookwyrm.emailing.send_email.delay"):
             resp = view(request)
         resp.render()