diff --git a/WebHostLib/__init__.py b/WebHostLib/__init__.py
index 13269dc0..cfce8b05 100644
--- a/WebHostLib/__init__.py
+++ b/WebHostLib/__init__.py
@@ -171,8 +171,6 @@ def hostRoom(room: UUID):
 
     with db_session:
         room.last_activity = datetime.utcnow()  # will trigger a spinup, if it's not already running
-        
-    room.server = app.config['PATCH_TARGET']
 
     return render_template("hostRoom.html", room=room)
 
diff --git a/WebHostLib/templates/hostRoom.html b/WebHostLib/templates/hostRoom.html
index 9133cb75..9e392af9 100644
--- a/WebHostLib/templates/hostRoom.html
+++ b/WebHostLib/templates/hostRoom.html
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
         later,
         you can simply refresh this page and the server will be started again.<br>
         {% if room.last_port %}
-            You can connect to this room by using '/connect {{ room.server }}:{{ room.last_port }}'
+            You can connect to this room by using '/connect {{ config['PATCH_TARGET'] }}:{{ room.last_port }}'
             in the <a href="{{ url_for("tutorial_landing")}}">client</a>.<br>{% endif %}
         {{ macros.list_patches_room(room) }}
         {% if room.owner == session["_id"] %}