diff --git a/src/network/protocols/server_lobby.cpp b/src/network/protocols/server_lobby.cpp
index aa8c3ece6..395e00532 100644
--- a/src/network/protocols/server_lobby.cpp
+++ b/src/network/protocols/server_lobby.cpp
@@ -385,7 +385,8 @@ void ServerLobby::asynchronousUpdate()
         handlePendingConnection();
     }
 
-    if (allowJoinedPlayersWaiting() && m_server_recovering.expired() &&
+    if (NetworkConfig::get()->isWAN() &&
+        allowJoinedPlayersWaiting() && m_server_recovering.expired() &&
         StkTime::getRealTimeMs() > m_last_success_poll_time.load() + 30000)
     {
         Log::warn("ServerLobby", "Trying auto server recovery.");