diff --git a/edgraph/graphql.go b/edgraph/graphql.go
index 832b3cd7332..391e013932e 100644
--- a/edgraph/graphql.go
+++ b/edgraph/graphql.go
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ func ProcessPersistedQuery(ctx context.Context, gqlReq *schema.Request) error {
 		if err != nil {
 			return err
 		}
-		if _, err := validateToken(accessJwt[0]); err != nil {
+		if _, err := validateToken(accessJwt); err != nil {
 			return err
 		}
 	}