diff --git a/src/qml/UserInfo.qml b/src/qml/UserInfo.qml
index 4ae774153..36c32182e 100644
--- a/src/qml/UserInfo.qml
+++ b/src/qml/UserInfo.qml
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ QQC2.ToolBar {
                 }
 
                 onClicked: {
-                    root.connection = userDelegate.connection
+                    Controller.activeConnection = userDelegate.connection
                     if (switchUserButton.checked) {
                         switchUserButton.checked = false
                     }