diff --git a/src/stream_auth/routes/stream.py b/src/stream_auth/routes/stream.py
index 8ca7f4f..a59215c 100644
--- a/src/stream_auth/routes/stream.py
+++ b/src/stream_auth/routes/stream.py
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ def publish_check():
     try:
         stream_key = request.form.get('stream_key')
         username = request.form.get('name')
-        stream_user = user.search_stream_key(stream_key)[0]
+        stream_user = user.search_user(username)[0]
         if username != stream_user['username']:
             raise ValueError