diff --git a/apps/terminal/connect_methods.py b/apps/terminal/connect_methods.py
index 9e815a29a..1b8e1b64e 100644
--- a/apps/terminal/connect_methods.py
+++ b/apps/terminal/connect_methods.py
@@ -102,6 +102,8 @@ class AppletMethod:
 
         methods = defaultdict(list)
         has_applet_hosts = AppletHost.objects.filter(is_active=True).exists()
+        if not has_applet_hosts:
+            return methods
         applets = Applet.objects.filter(is_active=True)
         for applet in applets:
             for protocol in applet.protocols:
@@ -110,7 +112,7 @@ class AppletMethod:
                     'label': applet.display_name,
                     'type': 'applet',
                     'icon': applet.icon,
-                    'disabled': not applet.is_active or not has_applet_hosts,
+                    'disabled': not applet.is_active,
                 })
         return methods