diff --git a/zephyr/management/commands/create_user.py b/zephyr/management/commands/create_user.py
index 585724708d..40e393d6d0 100644
--- a/zephyr/management/commands/create_user.py
+++ b/zephyr/management/commands/create_user.py
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ from django.utils.timezone import now
 from django.core import validators
 
 from zephyr.models import Realm
-from zephyr.lib.actions import do_send_message, do_create_user
+from zephyr.lib.actions import do_create_user
 from zephyr.views import notify_new_user
 from zephyr.lib.initial_password import initial_password