diff --git a/lib/model/model.go b/lib/model/model.go
index 2e92f6bf6..9b9737c2e 100644
--- a/lib/model/model.go
+++ b/lib/model/model.go
@@ -1019,6 +1019,7 @@ func (m *model) ClusterConfig(deviceID protocol.DeviceID, cm protocol.ClusterCon
 			// that might not exist until the config is committed.
 			w, _ := m.cfg.SetFolders(changedFolders)
 			w.Wait()
+			changed = true
 		}
 	}