diff --git a/client/modules/IDE/hooks/useSketchActions.js b/client/modules/IDE/hooks/useSketchActions.js
index 3c7b0e3d87..6364f5d98c 100644
--- a/client/modules/IDE/hooks/useSketchActions.js
+++ b/client/modules/IDE/hooks/useSketchActions.js
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ const useSketchActions = () => {
   }
 
   function downloadSketch() {
-    dispatch(autosaveProject());
+    if (authenticated && canEditProjectName) dispatch(autosaveProject());
     exportProjectAsZip(project.id);
   }