diff --git a/quickshell/Modals/WifiPasswordModal.qml b/quickshell/Modals/WifiPasswordModal.qml
index e2ab271a..92689f20 100644
--- a/quickshell/Modals/WifiPasswordModal.qml
+++ b/quickshell/Modals/WifiPasswordModal.qml
@@ -635,7 +635,7 @@ FloatingWindow {
                 Rectangle {
                     id: savePasswordCheckbox
 
-                    property bool checked: true
+                    property bool checked: !isVpnPrompt
 
                     width: 20
                     height: 20