diff --git a/http/http_connection.hpp b/http/http_connection.hpp
index 9ba1601..0f20761 100644
--- a/http/http_connection.hpp
+++ b/http/http_connection.hpp
@@ -676,7 +676,7 @@
 
         std::chrono::seconds timeout(15);
         // allow slow uploads for logged in users
-        bool loggedIn = req && req->session;
+        bool loggedIn = userSession != nullptr;
         if (loggedIn)
         {
             timeout = std::chrono::seconds(60);