diff --git a/pkg/interface/src/logic/lib/gcpManager.ts b/pkg/interface/src/logic/lib/gcpManager.ts
index 94bfa9461..4831ffc5c 100644
--- a/pkg/interface/src/logic/lib/gcpManager.ts
+++ b/pkg/interface/src/logic/lib/gcpManager.ts
@@ -76,7 +76,8 @@ class GcpManager {
           if (this.isConfigured()) {
             this.refreshLoop();
           } else {
-            this.refreshAfter(10_000);
+            console.log('GcpManager: GCP storage not configured; stopping.');
+            this.stop();
           }
         })
         .catch((reason) => {