diff --git a/tests/unit/test_repo.py b/tests/unit/test_repo.py
index b1733d4fe..9a32f50b4 100644
--- a/tests/unit/test_repo.py
+++ b/tests/unit/test_repo.py
@@ -244,6 +244,9 @@ def test_ssh_copy_to_clipboard_action(qapp, qtbot, mocker, tmpdir):
     key_tmpfile_full = os.path.join(key_tmpfile.dirname, key_tmpfile.basename)
     ssh_dialog.outputFileTextBox.setText(key_tmpfile_full)
     ssh_dialog.generate_key()
+    qtbot.waitUntil(lambda: ssh_dialog.errors.text().startswith('New key was copied'), **pytest._wait_defaults)
+    assert len(ssh_dir.listdir()) == 2
+    assert tab.sshComboBox.count() > 1
 
     # no ssh key selected to copy
     assert tab.sshComboBox.currentIndex() == 0