diff --git a/gns3server/controller/__init__.py b/gns3server/controller/__init__.py
index ee917327..4b40761e 100644
--- a/gns3server/controller/__init__.py
+++ b/gns3server/controller/__init__.py
@@ -236,6 +236,7 @@ class Controller:
     @settings.setter
     def settings(self, val):
         self._settings = val
+        self.save()
         self.notification.emit("settings.updated", val)
 
     @asyncio.coroutine