diff --git a/protocols/unreal.py b/protocols/unreal.py
index 05186db..bc25b9e 100644
--- a/protocols/unreal.py
+++ b/protocols/unreal.py
@@ -461,7 +461,7 @@ class UnrealProtocol(TS6BaseProtocol):
         introducing legacy (non-SID) servers."""
         # <- SERVER unreal.midnight.vpn 1 :U3999-Fhin6OoEM UnrealIRCd test server
         sname = args[0]
-        if numeric == self.uplink and not self.connected.is_set():  # We're doing authentication
+        if self.uplink not in self.servers:  # We're doing authentication
             for cap in self.needed_caps:
                 if cap not in self.caps:
                     raise ProtocolError("Not all required capabilities were met "