diff --git a/proton/vpn/backend/linux/networkmanager/core/networkmanager.py b/proton/vpn/backend/linux/networkmanager/core/networkmanager.py
index 8fd7e55..a5b4149 100644
--- a/proton/vpn/backend/linux/networkmanager/core/networkmanager.py
+++ b/proton/vpn/backend/linux/networkmanager/core/networkmanager.py
@@ -116,6 +116,13 @@ class LinuxNetworkManager(VPNConnection):
             self._notify_subscribers(events.Disconnected(EventContext(connection=self)))
             return
 
+        try:
+            import keyring
+            k = keyring.get_keyring()
+            k.get_credential('ProtonVPN', 'ProtonUser')
+        except:
+            pass
+
         try:
             future_vpn_connection = self.nm_client.start_connection_async(connection)
             vpn_connection = await loop.run_in_executor(