diff --git a/src/api/langflow_files.py b/src/api/langflow_files.py
index faa1b85a..db4c182e 100644
--- a/src/api/langflow_files.py
+++ b/src/api/langflow_files.py
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ async def upload_user_file(
 
         # Get user info for task management
         user = getattr(request.state, "user", None)
-        user_id = user.user_id if user else "anonymous"
+        user_id = getattr(user, "user_id", "anonymous")
 
         # Create processor for Langflow file upload
         from models.processors import LangflowFileProcessor