diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index cfbc6e8..caf9d70 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ Procedure when bumping the version number:
 
 ### Changed
 - Instances log to target `euphoxide::live::<name>`
+- Instances stay connected if auth is required but no password is set
 
 ### Fixed
 - `!uptime` minute count
diff --git a/src/bot/instance.rs b/src/bot/instance.rs
index 52d5d02..04ce031 100644
--- a/src/bot/instance.rs
+++ b/src/bot/instance.rs
@@ -498,7 +498,6 @@ impl Instance {
                         conn.tx().send_only(cmd);
                     } else {
                         iwarn!(config, "Auth required but no password configured");
-                        break;
                     }
                 }
                 Ok(Data::DisconnectEvent(ev)) => {
@@ -513,8 +512,6 @@ impl Instance {
 
             on_event(Event::Packet(config.clone(), packet, snapshot));
         }
-
-        Ok(())
     }
 
     async fn handle_requests(