diff --git a/Sources/Bedrock/Storage/CloudSyncManager.swift b/Sources/Bedrock/Storage/CloudSyncManager.swift
index b7b5659..c87d94e 100644
--- a/Sources/Bedrock/Storage/CloudSyncManager.swift
+++ b/Sources/Bedrock/Storage/CloudSyncManager.swift
@@ -193,6 +193,9 @@ public final class CloudSyncManager<T: PersistableData> {
         // On fresh install, wait for iCloud data
         if data.syncPriority == 0 && iCloudAvailable && iCloudEnabled {
             scheduleDelayedCloudCheck()
+        } else {
+            // Existing user with data - initial sync is complete
+            hasCompletedInitialSync = true
         }
     }