diff --git a/client/src/Pages/UploadPage.tsx b/client/src/Pages/UploadPage.tsx
index 0de6821..e5f0195 100644
--- a/client/src/Pages/UploadPage.tsx
+++ b/client/src/Pages/UploadPage.tsx
@@ -337,6 +337,7 @@ function UploadPage() {
             e.stopPropagation(); // Prevent click from reaching file input
             isRecording ? stopRecording() : startRecording();
           }}
+          disabled={!isConnected}
         >
           {isRecording ? "Stop Recording" : "Start Recording"}
         </Button>