diff --git a/extensions/clientprefs/extension.cpp b/extensions/clientprefs/extension.cpp
index 30f08344..a31f42e6 100644
--- a/extensions/clientprefs/extension.cpp
+++ b/extensions/clientprefs/extension.cpp
@@ -396,7 +396,7 @@ void ClientPrefs::CatchLateLoadClients()
 
 		/* For legacy reasons, OnClientAuthorized gives the Steam2 id here if using Steam auth */
 		const char *steamId = pPlayer->GetSteam2Id();
-		g_CookieManager.OnClientAuthorized(i, steamId[0] ? steamId : pPlayer->GetAuthString());
+		g_CookieManager.OnClientAuthorized(i, steamId ? steamId : pPlayer->GetAuthString());
 	}
 }