diff --git a/gui/src/aaregui/gui.py b/gui/src/aaregui/gui.py
index 56df6cff..16699833 100644
--- a/gui/src/aaregui/gui.py
+++ b/gui/src/aaregui/gui.py
@@ -119,6 +119,7 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
                 None,
                 "Fatal Error",
                 f"An error occurred during startup:\n\n{str(e)}\n\nSee console for details."
+                f"\nPlease check the server is running and your network connection."
             )
         except:
             pass