diff --git a/modules/fediverse/ap_server.py b/modules/fediverse/ap_server.py
index 74fa3247..e16167f4 100644
--- a/modules/fediverse/ap_server.py
+++ b/modules/fediverse/ap_server.py
@@ -189,6 +189,7 @@ class Server(object):
                     private_key = self._private_key(key_id)
 
                     actor = ap_actor.Actor(new_follower)
+                    actor.load()
                     accept = ap_activities.Accept(data["id"], data)
                     actor.inbox.send(accept, private_key)