diff --git a/sso/services/jabber/xmppclient.py b/sso/services/jabber/xmppclient.py
index 844b7f4..f432dc8 100644
--- a/sso/services/jabber/xmppclient.py
+++ b/sso/services/jabber/xmppclient.py
@@ -21,7 +21,8 @@ class JabberAdmin():
 
 
     def __del__(self):
-        self._client.disconnect()
+        if hasattr(self, '_client'):
+            self._client.disconnect()
 
     def connect(self):
         if not hasattr(self, '_client'):