diff --git a/zone/doors.cpp b/zone/doors.cpp
index c5364c0fd..3ec9c86af 100644
--- a/zone/doors.cpp
+++ b/zone/doors.cpp
@@ -542,8 +542,8 @@ void Doors::HandleClick(Client *sender, uint8 trigger)
 	if (EQ::ValueWithin(m_open_type, 57, 58) && HasDestinationZone()) {
 		bool has_key_required = (required_key_item && required_key_item == player_key);
 
-		if (sender->GetGM() && has_key_required) {
-			has_key_required = false;
+		if (sender->GetGM() && !has_key_required) {
+			has_key_required = true;
 			sender->Message(Chat::White, "Your GM flag allows you to open this door without a key.");
 		}