diff --git a/proxy/src/main/java/net/md_5/bungee/UserConnection.java b/proxy/src/main/java/net/md_5/bungee/UserConnection.java
index 070cb761d..68e31b760 100644
--- a/proxy/src/main/java/net/md_5/bungee/UserConnection.java
+++ b/proxy/src/main/java/net/md_5/bungee/UserConnection.java
@@ -92,8 +92,8 @@ public final class UserConnection implements ProxiedPlayer
     public void setDisplayName(String name)
     {
         Preconditions.checkArgument( name.length() <= 16, "Display name cannot be longer than 16 characters" );
-        displayName=name;
         bungee.getTabListHandler().onDisconnect( this );
+        displayName=name;
         bungee.getTabListHandler().onConnect( this );
     }