diff --git a/packages/pds/src/signup-queue/activator.ts b/packages/pds/src/signup-queue/activator.ts
index 99cd05c1e4e..71842243725 100644
--- a/packages/pds/src/signup-queue/activator.ts
+++ b/packages/pds/src/signup-queue/activator.ts
@@ -79,8 +79,10 @@ export class SignupActivator {
 
   async activateBatch() {
     const status = await getQueueStatus(this.db)
-    if (status.disableSignups) return
     const toAdmit = status.periodAllowance - status.accountsInPeriod
+    log.info({ ...status, toAdmit }, 'activating accounts')
+
+    if (status.disableSignups) return
     if (toAdmit < 1) return
 
     const activatedAt = new Date().toISOString()