diff --git a/subcmds/init.py b/subcmds/init.py
index 9a9e8499..632d1a33 100644
--- a/subcmds/init.py
+++ b/subcmds/init.py
@@ -197,6 +197,8 @@ to update the working directory files.
       else:
         m.PreSync()
 
+    self._ConfigureDepth(opt)
+
     if opt.manifest_url:
       r = m.GetRemote(m.remote.name)
       r.url = opt.manifest_url
@@ -429,6 +431,4 @@ to update the working directory files.
         self._ConfigureUser()
       self._ConfigureColor()
 
-    self._ConfigureDepth(opt)
-
     self._DisplayResult()