diff --git a/tests/unit/test_repo.py b/tests/unit/test_repo.py
index a5f723415..2d5a609ab 100644
--- a/tests/unit/test_repo.py
+++ b/tests/unit/test_repo.py
@@ -247,6 +247,8 @@ def test_ssh_copy_to_clipboard_action(qapp, qtbot, mocker, tmpdir):
     qtbot.waitUntil(lambda: ssh_dialog.errors.text().startswith('New key was copied'), **pytest._wait_defaults)
     cancel_button = ssh_dialog.buttonBox.button(QDialogButtonBox.StandardButton.Cancel)
     qtbot.mouseClick(cancel_button, QtCore.Qt.MouseButton.LeftButton)
+    assert len(ssh_dir.listdir()) == 2
+    assert tab.sshComboBox.count() > 1
 
     # no ssh key selected to copy
     assert tab.sshComboBox.currentIndex() == 0