diff --git a/src/Network.cpp b/src/Network.cpp
index 9e07e3a..70b475d 100644
--- a/src/Network.cpp
+++ b/src/Network.cpp
@@ -275,6 +275,11 @@ bool WiFiManager::performOTAUpdate(bool allowInsecureTLS, std::function<void(int
 }
 
 void WiFiManager::startCaptivePortal() {
+  if (captivePortalActive) {
+    ESP_LOGI(WIFI, "Captive Portal is already running.");
+    return;
+  }
+  
   ESP_LOGI(WIFI, "Starting Captive Portal");
   setupAccessPoint(ssidAP.c_str(), passwordAP.c_str());