diff --git a/_code-samples/nft-modular-tutorials/account-support.js b/_code-samples/nft-modular-tutorials/account-support.js
index e235826ec7..4621de7afc 100644
--- a/_code-samples/nft-modular-tutorials/account-support.js
+++ b/_code-samples/nft-modular-tutorials/account-support.js
@@ -32,7 +32,9 @@ async function getAccount() {
   }
   finally {
     // Disconnect from the client
-    await client.disconnect();
+    if (client && client.isConnected()) {
+      await client.disconnect();
+    }
   }
 } // End of getAccount()