diff --git a/addons/portal/wizard/portal_wizard.py b/addons/portal/wizard/portal_wizard.py
index a687c224778..2c7f7162964 100644
--- a/addons/portal/wizard/portal_wizard.py
+++ b/addons/portal/wizard/portal_wizard.py
@@ -175,8 +175,8 @@ class wizard_user(osv.osv_memory):
                     user.write({'active': True, 'groups_id': [(4, portal.id)]})
                     # prepare for the signup process
                     user.partner_id.signup_prepare()
+                    self._send_email(cr, uid, wizard_user, context)
                 wizard_user.refresh()
-                self._send_email(cr, uid, wizard_user, context)
             else:
                 # remove the user (if it exists) from the portal group
                 if user and (portal in user.groups_id):