diff --git a/synapse/app/homeserver.py b/synapse/app/homeserver.py
index 6f963cee22..5c6812f473 100755
--- a/synapse/app/homeserver.py
+++ b/synapse/app/homeserver.py
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ import sys
 sys.dont_write_bytecode = True
 from synapse.python_dependencies import check_requirements
 
-if __name__=='__main__':
+if __name__ == '__main__':
     check_requirements()
 
 from synapse.storage.engines import create_engine, IncorrectDatabaseSetup