diff --git a/src/converse-core.js b/src/converse-core.js
index 80d378960..e59e46e3c 100755
--- a/src/converse-core.js
+++ b/src/converse-core.js
@@ -1825,6 +1825,7 @@
                     converse.disconnection_cause = Strophe.Status.AUTHFAIL;
                     converse.onDisconnected();
                     converse.giveFeedback(''); // Wipe the feedback
+                    return;
                 }
                 var resource = Strophe.getResourceFromJid(this.jid);
                 if (!resource) {