diff --git a/services/sync/modules/service.js b/services/sync/modules/service.js
index 35f7dee2eec..07b414693f9 100644
--- a/services/sync/modules/service.js
+++ b/services/sync/modules/service.js
@@ -619,6 +619,7 @@ WeaveSvc.prototype = {
 
       /* Set this so UI is updated on next run */
       this.passphrase = newphrase;
+      this.persistLogin();
 
       /* Login in sync: this also generates new keys */
       this.login();