diff --git a/src/virt-manager.py.in b/src/virt-manager.py.in
index 1ee39583d..fefa1c394 100755
--- a/src/virt-manager.py.in
+++ b/src/virt-manager.py.in
@@ -375,6 +375,7 @@ def main():
                             options.uri, options.uuid)
 
                 # yes, we exit completely now - remote service is in charge
+                logging.debug("Connected to already running instance.")
                 return
 
             else: