diff --git a/packages/client/src/nirax.ts b/packages/client/src/nirax.ts
index 7e481f148..1d6c03050 100644
--- a/packages/client/src/nirax.ts
+++ b/packages/client/src/nirax.ts
@@ -224,7 +224,7 @@ export class Router extends EventEmitter<{
 			throw new Error(`no route found for: ${path}`);
 		}
 
-		if (res.route.loginRequired) {
+		if (res.route.loginRequired || res.child?.route.loginRequired) {
 			pleaseLogin("/");
 		}