diff --git a/src/injected.ts b/src/injected.ts
index e086634304..e186429f53 100644
--- a/src/injected.ts
+++ b/src/injected.ts
@@ -94,6 +94,7 @@ const start = (): void => {
 
   Tracker.autorun(() => {
     const uid = Meteor.userId();
+    if (!uid) return;
     const isAutoAwayEnabled: unknown = getUserPreference(uid, 'enableAutoAway');
     const idleThreshold: unknown = getUserPreference(uid, 'idleTimeLimit');