diff --git a/kmfolderimap.cpp b/kmfolderimap.cpp
index f4017d847..6b34aa426 100644
--- a/kmfolderimap.cpp
+++ b/kmfolderimap.cpp
@@ -1450,6 +1450,7 @@ void KMFolderImap::slotGetMessagesData(KIO::Job * job, const QByteArray & data)
       if ( ok && exists < count() ) {
         kdDebug(5006) << "KMFolderImap::slotGetMessagesData - server has less messages (" <<
           exists << ") then folder (" << count() << "), so reload" << endl;
+        open();
         reallyGetFolder( QString::null );
         (*it).cdata.remove(0, pos);
         return;