diff --git a/client/pages/Dashboard.tsx b/client/pages/Dashboard.tsx
index f141e7b5..3a106665 100644
--- a/client/pages/Dashboard.tsx
+++ b/client/pages/Dashboard.tsx
@@ -131,8 +131,8 @@ export default function Dashboard() {
     }
   };
 
-  // Return early if not authenticated
-  if (authLoading || !user || !profile) {
+  // Return early if auth is still loading
+  if (authLoading) {
     return (
       <LoadingScreen
         message="Loading your dashboard..."
@@ -142,6 +142,11 @@ export default function Dashboard() {
     );
   }
 
+  // If auth is complete but no user, the useEffect will handle redirect
+  if (!user || !profile) {
+    return null;
+  }
+
   const statsDisplay = [
     {
       label: "Active Projects",