diff --git a/hermes_cli/model_switch.py b/hermes_cli/model_switch.py
index 727905270e1..d1691ab2858 100644
--- a/hermes_cli/model_switch.py
+++ b/hermes_cli/model_switch.py
@@ -1232,7 +1232,7 @@ def list_authenticated_providers(
             try:
                 from hermes_cli.auth import _load_auth_store
                 store = _load_auth_store()
-                if store and hermes_id in store.get("credential_pool", {}):
+                if store and store.get("credential_pool", {}).get(hermes_id):
                     has_creds = True
             except Exception:
                 pass