diff --git a/gajim/config.py b/gajim/config.py
index 0d41353e5..60069e6d1 100644
--- a/gajim/config.py
+++ b/gajim/config.py
@@ -2155,8 +2155,8 @@ class AccountsWindow:
             app.interface.roster.setup_and_draw_roster()
             self.init_accounts()
             self.select_account(new_name)
-            gajim.app.remove_account_actions(old_name)
-            gajim.app.add_account_actions(new_name)
+            app.app.remove_account_actions(old_name)
+            app.app.add_account_actions(new_name)
             gui_menu_builder.build_accounts_menu()
 
         title = _('Rename Account')