diff --git a/zilencer/models.py b/zilencer/models.py
index 6ada0ee0e2..e8bea24f20 100644
--- a/zilencer/models.py
+++ b/zilencer/models.py
@@ -4,9 +4,9 @@ from typing import Dict, Text
 
 import zerver.models
 
-def get_deployment_by_domain(domain):
+def get_deployment_by_domain(realm_str):
     # type: (Text) -> Deployment
-    return Deployment.objects.get(realms__domain=domain)
+    return Deployment.objects.get(realms__string_id=realm_str)
 
 class Deployment(models.Model):
     realms = models.ManyToManyField(zerver.models.Realm,