diff --git a/zmq_subscriber.py b/zmq_subscriber.py
index 8e532e7..b4ee41e 100755
--- a/zmq_subscriber.py
+++ b/zmq_subscriber.py
@@ -142,6 +142,9 @@ def handleContribution(zmq_name, org, contribType, categ, action, pntMultiplier=
     nowSec = int(time.time())
     pnts_to_add = DEFAULT_PNTS_REWARD
 
+    # if there is a contribution, there is a login (even if ti comes from the API)
+    users_helper.add_user_login(timestamp, org)
+
     # is a valid contribution
     if categ is not None:
         try: