diff --git a/src/gui/application.cpp b/src/gui/application.cpp
index af5040b4b..b44c37fdc 100644
--- a/src/gui/application.cpp
+++ b/src/gui/application.cpp
@@ -404,7 +404,7 @@ void Application::slotAccountStateRemoved(AccountState *accountState)
     }
 
     // if there is no more account, show the wizard.
-    if (AccountManager::instance()->accounts().isEmpty()) {
+    if (_gui && AccountManager::instance()->accounts().isEmpty()) {
         // allow to add a new account if there is non any more. Always think
         // about single account theming!
         OwncloudSetupWizard::runWizard(this, SLOT(slotownCloudWizardDone(int)));