diff --git a/vector/src/main/java/im/vector/app/core/platform/VectorBaseFragment.kt b/vector/src/main/java/im/vector/app/core/platform/VectorBaseFragment.kt
index 4ce4d210b0..f221c29215 100644
--- a/vector/src/main/java/im/vector/app/core/platform/VectorBaseFragment.kt
+++ b/vector/src/main/java/im/vector/app/core/platform/VectorBaseFragment.kt
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ abstract class VectorBaseFragment : BaseMvRxFragment(), HasScreenInjector {
     // Butterknife unbinder
     private var mUnBinder: Unbinder? = null
 
-    val vectorBaseActivity: VectorBaseActivity by lazy {
+    protected val vectorBaseActivity: VectorBaseActivity by lazy {
         activity as VectorBaseActivity
     }