diff --git a/git_annex_remote_synology/credentials.py b/git_annex_remote_synology/credentials.py
index 57c0df0..53d88a7 100644
--- a/git_annex_remote_synology/credentials.py
+++ b/git_annex_remote_synology/credentials.py
@@ -72,9 +72,8 @@ def username(self) -> str:
 
     @username.setter
     def username(self, username: str):
-        self._save_username(username, self.totp_command)
-
         self._username = username
+        self._save_username(username, self.totp_command)
 
     @property
     def password(self) -> str: