diff --git a/deemix/__main__.py b/deemix/__main__.py
index 39a878a..cd49ea9 100644
--- a/deemix/__main__.py
+++ b/deemix/__main__.py
@@ -48,8 +48,11 @@ def download(url, bitrate, portable, path):
             arl = f.readline().rstrip("\n").strip()
         if not dz.login_via_arl(arl): arl = requestValidArl()
     else: arl = requestValidArl()
-    with open(configFolder / '.arl', 'w', encoding="utf-8") as f:
-        f.write(arl)
+    try:
+        with open(configFolder / '.arl', 'w', encoding="utf-8") as f:
+            f.write(arl)
+    except:
+        print(f"Error opening {configFolder / '.arl'}, continuing anyway.")
 
     plugins = {}
     if Spotify: