diff --git a/playlist/models/profile.py b/playlist/models/profile.py
index 2b43b4b..12a203e 100644
--- a/playlist/models/profile.py
+++ b/playlist/models/profile.py
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ class Profile(models.Model):
     last_voted = models.ForeignKey(Track, null=True, on_delete=models.SET_NULL)
 
     quota = models.FloatField(default=10.0)
-    quota_last_updated = models.DateTimeField(null=False)
+    quota_last_updated = models.DateTimeField(default=timezone.now, null=False)
     def update_quota(self):
         elapsed = timezone.now() - self.quota_last_updated
         if elapsed.seconds > 300: