diff --git a/output/main.js b/output/main.js
index 39e9a78..0b53555 100644
--- a/output/main.js
+++ b/output/main.js
@@ -88,6 +88,12 @@ function reactToURLParameters() {
 		return;
 	}
 
+	// manual scrolling to prevent jumping after every modal open
+
+	row.scrollIntoView({
+		behavior: "smooth"
+	});
+
 	try {
 		displayQRModal(communityID);
 	} catch (e) {
@@ -183,12 +189,6 @@ function displayQRModal(communityID, pane = 0) {
 
 	location.hash=`#${communityID}`;
 
-	// manual scrolling to prevent jumping after every modal open
-
-	row.scrollIntoView({
-		behavior: "smooth"
-	});
-
 	modal.showModal();
 }