diff --git a/apps/wallet-dashboard/providers/AppProviders.tsx b/apps/wallet-dashboard/providers/AppProviders.tsx
index 1cdcf6da752..342a6fa6c34 100644
--- a/apps/wallet-dashboard/providers/AppProviders.tsx
+++ b/apps/wallet-dashboard/providers/AppProviders.tsx
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ export function AppProviders({ children }: React.PropsWithChildren) {
             <QueryClientProvider client={queryClient}>
                 <IotaClientProvider networks={allNetworks} defaultNetwork={defaultNetwork}>
                     <WalletProvider
+                        autoConnect={true}
                         theme={[
                             {
                                 variables: lightTheme,