diff --git a/src/main.cpp b/src/main.cpp
index 399d7fcc..41b82eca 100644
--- a/src/main.cpp
+++ b/src/main.cpp
@@ -396,8 +396,11 @@ namespace fabomatic
     }
     else
     {
-      Board::logic.changeStatus(Status::PortalFailed);
-      delay(3000);
+      if (!disable_portal && !config.disablePortal)
+      {
+        Board::logic.changeStatus(Status::PortalFailed);
+        delay(3000);
+      }
     }
 
     if (shouldSaveConfig)