diff --git a/src/repl.jl b/src/repl.jl
index 8c4896e..6ea5bc8 100644
--- a/src/repl.jl
+++ b/src/repl.jl
@@ -799,9 +799,13 @@ end
 """Initialize the REPL mode, read config files and start the TUI client
 """
 function repl()
+    global user
     userinfo = load_secret_or_login(load_config_file())
     repl_init(Base.active_repl)
-    userinfo
+    user = MatrixUser(userinfo...)
+    MatrixChat.updateroomlist(user)
+    syncstatus = MatrixSync(user)
+    user
 end
 
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