diff --git a/src/citra_qt/configuration/configure_dialog.cpp b/src/citra_qt/configuration/configure_dialog.cpp
index e1fc5abac..653f2a387 100644
--- a/src/citra_qt/configuration/configure_dialog.cpp
+++ b/src/citra_qt/configuration/configure_dialog.cpp
@@ -10,10 +10,11 @@
 #include "core/settings.h"
 #include "ui_configure.h"
 
-ConfigureDialog::ConfigureDialog(QWidget* parent, HotkeyRegistry& registry)
+ConfigureDialog::ConfigureDialog(QWidget* parent, HotkeyRegistry& registry, bool enable_web_config)
     : QDialog(parent), registry(registry), ui(new Ui::ConfigureDialog) {
     ui->setupUi(this);
     ui->hotkeysTab->Populate(registry);
+    ui->webTab->SetWebServiceConfigEnabled(enable_web_config);
 
     this->PopulateSelectionList();
     connect(ui->uiTab, &ConfigureUi::languageChanged, this, &ConfigureDialog::onLanguageChanged);
diff --git a/src/citra_qt/configuration/configure_dialog.h b/src/citra_qt/configuration/configure_dialog.h
index 91234ca0b..6fab7cff1 100644
--- a/src/citra_qt/configuration/configure_dialog.h
+++ b/src/citra_qt/configuration/configure_dialog.h
@@ -17,7 +17,8 @@ class ConfigureDialog : public QDialog {
     Q_OBJECT
 
 public:
-    explicit ConfigureDialog(QWidget* parent, HotkeyRegistry& registry);
+    explicit ConfigureDialog(QWidget* parent, HotkeyRegistry& registry,
+                             bool enable_web_config = true);
     ~ConfigureDialog() override;
 
     void applyConfiguration();
diff --git a/src/citra_qt/configuration/configure_web.cpp b/src/citra_qt/configuration/configure_web.cpp
index 56f876524..e8a0cc21f 100644
--- a/src/citra_qt/configuration/configure_web.cpp
+++ b/src/citra_qt/configuration/configure_web.cpp
@@ -118,3 +118,8 @@ void ConfigureWeb::OnLoginVerified() {
 void ConfigureWeb::retranslateUi() {
     ui->retranslateUi(this);
 }
+
+void ConfigureWeb::SetWebServiceConfigEnabled(bool enabled) {
+    ui->label_disable_info->setVisible(!enabled);
+    ui->groupBoxWebConfig->setEnabled(enabled);
+}
diff --git a/src/citra_qt/configuration/configure_web.h b/src/citra_qt/configuration/configure_web.h
index d52bab7a0..2e0ab2e9b 100644
--- a/src/citra_qt/configuration/configure_web.h
+++ b/src/citra_qt/configuration/configure_web.h
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ public:
     void applyConfiguration();
     void retranslateUi();
     void setConfiguration();
+    void SetWebServiceConfigEnabled(bool enabled);
 
 private:
     void RefreshTelemetryID();
diff --git a/src/citra_qt/configuration/configure_web.ui b/src/citra_qt/configuration/configure_web.ui
index a8aeda9ad..ab3559157 100644
--- a/src/citra_qt/configuration/configure_web.ui
+++ b/src/citra_qt/configuration/configure_web.ui
@@ -118,6 +118,16 @@
        </layout>
       </widget>
      </item>
+     <item>
+      <widget class="QLabel" name="label_disable_info">
+       <property name="text">
+        <string>Web Service configuration can only be changed when a public room isn't being hosted.</string>
+       </property>
+       <property name="wordWrap">
+        <bool>true</bool>
+       </property>
+      </widget>
+     </item>
      <item>
       <widget class="QGroupBox" name="groupBox">
        <property name="title">
diff --git a/src/citra_qt/game_list.cpp b/src/citra_qt/game_list.cpp
index 4ab491f04..dad0a3cdb 100644
--- a/src/citra_qt/game_list.cpp
+++ b/src/citra_qt/game_list.cpp
@@ -421,6 +421,8 @@ void GameList::DonePopulating(QStringList watch_list) {
     if (childrenTotal > 0) {
         search_field->setFocus();
     }
+
+    emit PopulatingCompleted();
 }
 
 void GameList::PopupContextMenu(const QPoint& menu_location) {
diff --git a/src/citra_qt/game_list.h b/src/citra_qt/game_list.h
index a10d7fe15..ccf695fa5 100644
--- a/src/citra_qt/game_list.h
+++ b/src/citra_qt/game_list.h
@@ -76,6 +76,7 @@ signals:
     void OpenDirectory(QString directory);
     void AddDirectory();
     void ShowList(bool show);
+    void PopulatingCompleted();
 
 private slots:
     void onItemExpanded(const QModelIndex& item);
diff --git a/src/citra_qt/main.cpp b/src/citra_qt/main.cpp
index bcff0b9fc..055627d47 100644
--- a/src/citra_qt/main.cpp
+++ b/src/citra_qt/main.cpp
@@ -506,6 +506,8 @@ void GMainWindow::ConnectWidgetEvents() {
     connect(game_list_placeholder, &GameListPlaceholder::AddDirectory, this,
             &GMainWindow::OnGameListAddDirectory);
     connect(game_list, &GameList::ShowList, this, &GMainWindow::OnGameListShowList);
+    connect(game_list, &GameList::PopulatingCompleted,
+            [this] { multiplayer_state->UpdateGameList(game_list->GetModel()); });
 
     connect(this, &GMainWindow::EmulationStarting, render_window,
             &GRenderWindow::OnEmulationStarting);
@@ -1335,7 +1337,8 @@ void GMainWindow::OnCheats() {
 }
 
 void GMainWindow::OnConfigure() {
-    ConfigureDialog configureDialog(this, hotkey_registry);
+    ConfigureDialog configureDialog(this, hotkey_registry,
+                                    !multiplayer_state->IsHostingPublicRoom());
     connect(&configureDialog, &ConfigureDialog::languageChanged, this,
             &GMainWindow::OnLanguageChanged);
     auto old_theme = UISettings::values.theme;
@@ -1350,6 +1353,8 @@ void GMainWindow::OnConfigure() {
             UpdateUITheme();
         if (UISettings::values.enable_discord_presence != old_discord_presence)
             SetDiscordEnabled(UISettings::values.enable_discord_presence);
+        if (!multiplayer_state->IsHostingPublicRoom())
+            multiplayer_state->UpdateCredentials();
         emit UpdateThemedIcons();
         SyncMenuUISettings();
         game_list->RefreshGameDirectory();
diff --git a/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/host_room.cpp b/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/host_room.cpp
index 2dbc74d6c..05e696a93 100644
--- a/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/host_room.cpp
+++ b/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/host_room.cpp
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@
 #include <QImage>
 #include <QList>
 #include <QLocale>
+#include <QMessageBox>
 #include <QMetaType>
 #include <QTime>
 #include <QtConcurrent/QtConcurrentRun>
@@ -40,13 +41,7 @@ HostRoomWindow::HostRoomWindow(QWidget* parent, QStandardItemModel* list,
 
     // Create a proxy to the game list to display the list of preferred games
     game_list = new QStandardItemModel;
-
-    for (int i = 0; i < list->rowCount(); i++) {
-        auto parent = list->item(i, 0);
-        for (int j = 0; j < parent->rowCount(); j++) {
-            game_list->appendRow(parent->child(j)->clone());
-        }
-    }
+    UpdateGameList(list);
 
     proxy = new ComboBoxProxyModel;
     proxy->setSourceModel(game_list);
@@ -78,6 +73,16 @@ HostRoomWindow::HostRoomWindow(QWidget* parent, QStandardItemModel* list,
 
 HostRoomWindow::~HostRoomWindow() = default;
 
+void HostRoomWindow::UpdateGameList(QStandardItemModel* list) {
+    game_list->clear();
+    for (int i = 0; i < list->rowCount(); i++) {
+        auto parent = list->item(i, 0);
+        for (int j = 0; j < parent->rowCount(); j++) {
+            game_list->appendRow(parent->child(j)->clone());
+        }
+    }
+}
+
 void HostRoomWindow::RetranslateUi() {
     ui->retranslateUi(this);
 }
@@ -110,6 +115,10 @@ void HostRoomWindow::Host() {
         NetworkMessage::ShowError(NetworkMessage::PORT_NOT_VALID);
         return;
     }
+    if (ui->game_list->currentIndex() == -1) {
+        NetworkMessage::ShowError(NetworkMessage::GAME_NOT_SELECTED);
+        return;
+    }
     if (auto member = Network::GetRoomMember().lock()) {
         if (member->GetState() == Network::RoomMember::State::Joining) {
             return;
@@ -148,7 +157,22 @@ void HostRoomWindow::Host() {
         if (is_public) {
             if (auto session = announce_multiplayer_session.lock()) {
                 // Register the room first to ensure verify_UID is present when we connect
-                session->Register();
+                Common::WebResult result = session->Register();
+                if (result.result_code != Common::WebResult::Code::Success) {
+                    QMessageBox::warning(
+                        this, tr("Error"),
+                        tr("Failed to announce the room to the public lobby. In order to host a "
+                           "room publicly, you must have a valid Citra account configured in "
+                           "Emulation -> Configure -> Web. If you do not want to publish a room in "
+                           "the public lobby, then select Unlisted instead.\nDebug Message: ") +
+                            QString::fromStdString(result.result_string),
+                        QMessageBox::Ok);
+                    ui->host->setEnabled(true);
+                    if (auto room = Network::GetRoom().lock()) {
+                        room->Destroy();
+                    }
+                    return;
+                }
                 session->Start();
             } else {
                 LOG_ERROR(Network, "Starting announce session failed");
diff --git a/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/host_room.h b/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/host_room.h
index 620574bd6..247028383 100644
--- a/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/host_room.h
+++ b/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/host_room.h
@@ -38,6 +38,11 @@ public:
                             std::shared_ptr<Core::AnnounceMultiplayerSession> session);
     ~HostRoomWindow();
 
+    /**
+     * Updates the dialog with a new game list model.
+     * This model should be the original model of the game list.
+     */
+    void UpdateGameList(QStandardItemModel* list);
     void RetranslateUi();
 
 private:
diff --git a/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/lobby.cpp b/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/lobby.cpp
index 3b48b3a95..c06738565 100644
--- a/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/lobby.cpp
+++ b/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/lobby.cpp
@@ -35,13 +35,7 @@ Lobby::Lobby(QWidget* parent, QStandardItemModel* list,
 
     // Create a proxy to the game list to get the list of games owned
     game_list = new QStandardItemModel;
-
-    for (int i = 0; i < list->rowCount(); i++) {
-        auto parent = list->item(i, 0);
-        for (int j = 0; j < parent->rowCount(); j++) {
-            game_list->appendRow(parent->child(j)->clone());
-        }
-    }
+    UpdateGameList(list);
 
     proxy = new LobbyFilterProxyModel(this, game_list);
     proxy->setSourceModel(model);
@@ -88,6 +82,18 @@ Lobby::Lobby(QWidget* parent, QStandardItemModel* list,
     RefreshLobby();
 }
 
+void Lobby::UpdateGameList(QStandardItemModel* list) {
+    game_list->clear();
+    for (int i = 0; i < list->rowCount(); i++) {
+        auto parent = list->item(i, 0);
+        for (int j = 0; j < parent->rowCount(); j++) {
+            game_list->appendRow(parent->child(j)->clone());
+        }
+    }
+    if (proxy)
+        proxy->UpdateGameList(game_list);
+}
+
 void Lobby::RetranslateUi() {
     ui->retranslateUi(this);
 }
@@ -260,6 +266,10 @@ void Lobby::OnRefreshLobby() {
 LobbyFilterProxyModel::LobbyFilterProxyModel(QWidget* parent, QStandardItemModel* list)
     : QSortFilterProxyModel(parent), game_list(list) {}
 
+void LobbyFilterProxyModel::UpdateGameList(QStandardItemModel* list) {
+    game_list = list;
+}
+
 bool LobbyFilterProxyModel::filterAcceptsRow(int sourceRow, const QModelIndex& sourceParent) const {
     // Prioritize filters by fastest to compute
 
diff --git a/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/lobby.h b/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/lobby.h
index 9d77b73b6..0b1d85b53 100644
--- a/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/lobby.h
+++ b/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/lobby.h
@@ -30,6 +30,11 @@ public:
                    std::shared_ptr<Core::AnnounceMultiplayerSession> session);
     ~Lobby() = default;
 
+    /**
+     * Updates the lobby with a new game list model.
+     * This model should be the original model of the game list.
+     */
+    void UpdateGameList(QStandardItemModel* list);
     void RetranslateUi();
 
 public slots:
@@ -76,9 +81,9 @@ private:
      */
     QString PasswordPrompt();
 
-    QStandardItemModel* model;
-    QStandardItemModel* game_list;
-    LobbyFilterProxyModel* proxy;
+    QStandardItemModel* model{};
+    QStandardItemModel* game_list{};
+    LobbyFilterProxyModel* proxy{};
 
     QFutureWatcher<AnnounceMultiplayerRoom::RoomList> room_list_watcher;
     std::weak_ptr<Core::AnnounceMultiplayerSession> announce_multiplayer_session;
@@ -95,6 +100,13 @@ class LobbyFilterProxyModel : public QSortFilterProxyModel {
 
 public:
     explicit LobbyFilterProxyModel(QWidget* parent, QStandardItemModel* list);
+
+    /**
+     * Updates the filter with a new game list model.
+     * This model should be the processed one created by the Lobby.
+     */
+    void UpdateGameList(QStandardItemModel* list);
+
     bool filterAcceptsRow(int sourceRow, const QModelIndex& sourceParent) const override;
     void sort(int column, Qt::SortOrder order) override;
 
diff --git a/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/message.cpp b/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/message.cpp
index 36e465acb..28d692c1e 100644
--- a/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/message.cpp
+++ b/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/message.cpp
@@ -16,6 +16,9 @@ const ConnectionError USERNAME_NOT_VALID_SERVER(
     QT_TR_NOOP("Username is already in use or not valid. Please choose another."));
 const ConnectionError IP_ADDRESS_NOT_VALID(QT_TR_NOOP("IP is not a valid IPv4 address."));
 const ConnectionError PORT_NOT_VALID(QT_TR_NOOP("Port must be a number between 0 to 65535."));
+const ConnectionError GAME_NOT_SELECTED(QT_TR_NOOP(
+    "You must choose a Preferred Game to host a room. If you do not have any games in your game "
+    "list yet, add a game folder by clicking on the plus icon in the game list."));
 const ConnectionError NO_INTERNET(
     QT_TR_NOOP("Unable to find an internet connection. Check your internet settings."));
 const ConnectionError UNABLE_TO_CONNECT(
diff --git a/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/message.h b/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/message.h
index 955b90847..7b1caa5fd 100644
--- a/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/message.h
+++ b/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/message.h
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ extern const ConnectionError ROOMNAME_NOT_VALID;
 extern const ConnectionError USERNAME_NOT_VALID_SERVER;
 extern const ConnectionError IP_ADDRESS_NOT_VALID;
 extern const ConnectionError PORT_NOT_VALID;
+extern const ConnectionError GAME_NOT_SELECTED;
 extern const ConnectionError NO_INTERNET;
 extern const ConnectionError UNABLE_TO_CONNECT;
 extern const ConnectionError ROOM_IS_FULL;
diff --git a/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/state.cpp b/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/state.cpp
index 121d76b90..4daafd3a0 100644
--- a/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/state.cpp
+++ b/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/state.cpp
@@ -174,14 +174,11 @@ void MultiplayerState::OnNetworkError(const Network::RoomMember::Error& error) {
 
 void MultiplayerState::OnAnnounceFailed(const Common::WebResult& result) {
     announce_multiplayer_session->Stop();
-    QMessageBox::warning(
-        this, tr("Error"),
-        tr("Failed to announce the room to the public lobby. In order to host a room publicly, you "
-           "must have a valid Citra account configured in Emulation -> Configure -> Web. If you do "
-           "not want to publish a room in the public lobby, then select Unlisted instead.\n"
-           "Debug Message: ") +
-            QString::fromStdString(result.result_string),
-        QMessageBox::Ok);
+    QMessageBox::warning(this, tr("Error"),
+                         tr("Failed to update the room information. Please check your Internet "
+                            "connection and try hosting the room again.\nDebug Message: ") +
+                             QString::fromStdString(result.result_string),
+                         QMessageBox::Ok);
 }
 
 void MultiplayerState::UpdateThemedIcons() {
@@ -281,3 +278,21 @@ void MultiplayerState::OnDirectConnectToRoom() {
     }
     BringWidgetToFront(direct_connect);
 }
+
+bool MultiplayerState::IsHostingPublicRoom() const {
+    return announce_multiplayer_session->IsRunning();
+}
+
+void MultiplayerState::UpdateCredentials() {
+    announce_multiplayer_session->UpdateCredentials();
+}
+
+void MultiplayerState::UpdateGameList(QStandardItemModel* game_list) {
+    game_list_model = game_list;
+    if (lobby) {
+        lobby->UpdateGameList(game_list);
+    }
+    if (host_room) {
+        host_room->UpdateGameList(game_list);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/state.h b/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/state.h
index 8061d18cf..707efd5a4 100644
--- a/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/state.h
+++ b/src/citra_qt/multiplayer/state.h
@@ -38,6 +38,20 @@ public:
 
     void retranslateUi();
 
+    /**
+     * Whether a public room is being hosted or not.
+     * When this is true, Web Services configuration should be disabled.
+     */
+    bool IsHostingPublicRoom() const;
+
+    void UpdateCredentials();
+
+    /**
+     * Updates the multiplayer dialogs with a new game list model.
+     * This model should be the original model of the game list.
+     */
+    void UpdateGameList(QStandardItemModel* game_list);
+
 public slots:
     void OnNetworkStateChanged(const Network::RoomMember::State& state);
     void OnNetworkError(const Network::RoomMember::Error& error);
diff --git a/src/common/announce_multiplayer_room.h b/src/common/announce_multiplayer_room.h
index f0cf79386..b6e94b7a2 100644
--- a/src/common/announce_multiplayer_room.h
+++ b/src/common/announce_multiplayer_room.h
@@ -83,9 +83,10 @@ public:
 
     /**
      * Registers the data in the announce service
-     * @result A global Guid of the room which may be used for verification
+     * @result The result of the register attempt. When the result code is Success, A global Guid of
+     * the room which may be used for verification will be in the result's returned_data.
      */
-    virtual std::string Register() = 0;
+    virtual Common::WebResult Register() = 0;
 
     /**
      * Empties the stored players
@@ -121,8 +122,8 @@ public:
     Common::WebResult Update() override {
         return Common::WebResult{Common::WebResult::Code::NoWebservice, "WebService is missing"};
     }
-    std::string Register() override {
-        return "";
+    Common::WebResult Register() override {
+        return Common::WebResult{Common::WebResult::Code::NoWebservice, "WebService is missing"};
     }
     void ClearPlayers() override {}
     RoomList GetRoomList() override {
diff --git a/src/core/announce_multiplayer_session.cpp b/src/core/announce_multiplayer_session.cpp
index afe522c25..d46c8db56 100644
--- a/src/core/announce_multiplayer_session.cpp
+++ b/src/core/announce_multiplayer_session.cpp
@@ -29,19 +29,23 @@ AnnounceMultiplayerSession::AnnounceMultiplayerSession() {
 #endif
 }
 
-void AnnounceMultiplayerSession::Register() {
+Common::WebResult AnnounceMultiplayerSession::Register() {
     std::shared_ptr<Network::Room> room = Network::GetRoom().lock();
     if (!room) {
-        return;
+        return Common::WebResult{Common::WebResult::Code::LibError, "Network is not initialized"};
     }
     if (room->GetState() != Network::Room::State::Open) {
-        return;
+        return Common::WebResult{Common::WebResult::Code::LibError, "Room is not open"};
     }
     UpdateBackendData(room);
-    std::string result = backend->Register();
+    Common::WebResult result = backend->Register();
+    if (result.result_code != Common::WebResult::Code::Success) {
+        return result;
+    }
     LOG_INFO(WebService, "Room has been registered");
-    room->SetVerifyUID(result);
+    room->SetVerifyUID(result.returned_data);
     registered = true;
+    return Common::WebResult{Common::WebResult::Code::Success};
 }
 
 void AnnounceMultiplayerSession::Start() {
@@ -95,9 +99,22 @@ void AnnounceMultiplayerSession::UpdateBackendData(std::shared_ptr<Network::Room
 }
 
 void AnnounceMultiplayerSession::AnnounceMultiplayerLoop() {
+    // Invokes all current bound error callbacks.
+    const auto ErrorCallback = [this](Common::WebResult result) {
+        std::lock_guard<std::mutex> lock(callback_mutex);
+        for (auto callback : error_callbacks) {
+            (*callback)(result);
+        }
+    };
+
     if (!registered) {
-        Register();
+        Common::WebResult result = Register();
+        if (result.result_code != Common::WebResult::Code::Success) {
+            ErrorCallback(result);
+            return;
+        }
     }
+
     auto update_time = std::chrono::steady_clock::now();
     std::future<Common::WebResult> future;
     while (!shutdown_event.WaitUntil(update_time)) {
@@ -112,15 +129,15 @@ void AnnounceMultiplayerSession::AnnounceMultiplayerLoop() {
         UpdateBackendData(room);
         Common::WebResult result = backend->Update();
         if (result.result_code != Common::WebResult::Code::Success) {
-            std::lock_guard lock(callback_mutex);
-            for (auto callback : error_callbacks) {
-                (*callback)(result);
-            }
+            ErrorCallback(result);
         }
         if (result.result_string == "404") {
             registered = false;
             // Needs to register the room again
-            Register();
+            Common::WebResult result = Register();
+            if (result.result_code != Common::WebResult::Code::Success) {
+                ErrorCallback(result);
+            }
         }
     }
 }
@@ -129,4 +146,18 @@ AnnounceMultiplayerRoom::RoomList AnnounceMultiplayerSession::GetRoomList() {
     return backend->GetRoomList();
 }
 
+bool AnnounceMultiplayerSession::IsRunning() const {
+    return announce_multiplayer_thread != nullptr;
+}
+
+void AnnounceMultiplayerSession::UpdateCredentials() {
+    ASSERT_MSG(!IsRunning(), "Credentials can only be updated when session is not running");
+
+#ifdef ENABLE_WEB_SERVICE
+    backend = std::make_unique<WebService::RoomJson>(Settings::values.web_api_url,
+                                                     Settings::values.citra_username,
+                                                     Settings::values.citra_token);
+#endif
+}
+
 } // namespace Core
diff --git a/src/core/announce_multiplayer_session.h b/src/core/announce_multiplayer_session.h
index 79b30fb24..5647972d0 100644
--- a/src/core/announce_multiplayer_session.h
+++ b/src/core/announce_multiplayer_session.h
@@ -44,8 +44,11 @@ public:
      */
     void UnbindErrorCallback(CallbackHandle handle);
 
-    /// Registers a room to web services
-    void Register();
+    /**
+     * Registers a room to web services
+     * @return The result of the registration attempt.
+     */
+    Common::WebResult Register();
 
     /**
      * Starts the announce of a room to web services
@@ -64,6 +67,17 @@ public:
      */
     AnnounceMultiplayerRoom::RoomList GetRoomList();
 
+    /**
+     * Whether the announce session is still running
+     */
+    bool IsRunning() const;
+
+    /**
+     * Recreates the backend, updating the credentials.
+     * This can only be used when the announce session is not running.
+     */
+    void UpdateCredentials();
+
 private:
     Common::Event shutdown_event;
     std::mutex callback_mutex;
diff --git a/src/core/telemetry_session.cpp b/src/core/telemetry_session.cpp
index 8f9073dde..3e287f76d 100644
--- a/src/core/telemetry_session.cpp
+++ b/src/core/telemetry_session.cpp
@@ -92,13 +92,6 @@ bool VerifyLogin(const std::string& username, const std::string& token) {
 }
 
 TelemetrySession::TelemetrySession() {
-#ifdef ENABLE_WEB_SERVICE
-    backend = std::make_unique<WebService::TelemetryJson>(Settings::values.web_api_url,
-                                                          Settings::values.citra_username,
-                                                          Settings::values.citra_token);
-#else
-    backend = std::make_unique<Telemetry::NullVisitor>();
-#endif
     // Log one-time top-level information
     AddField(Telemetry::FieldType::None, "TelemetryId", GetTelemetryId());
 
@@ -192,9 +185,15 @@ TelemetrySession::~TelemetrySession() {
                                 .count()};
     AddField(Telemetry::FieldType::Session, "Shutdown_Time", shutdown_time);
 
+#ifdef ENABLE_WEB_SERVICE
+    auto backend = std::make_unique<WebService::TelemetryJson>(Settings::values.web_api_url,
+                                                               Settings::values.citra_username,
+                                                               Settings::values.citra_token);
+#else
+    auto backend = std::make_unique<Telemetry::NullVisitor>();
+#endif
+
     // Complete the session, submitting to web service if necessary
-    // This is just a placeholder to wrap up the session once the core completes and this is
-    // destroyed. This will be moved elsewhere once we are actually doing real I/O with the service.
     field_collection.Accept(*backend);
     if (Settings::values.enable_telemetry)
         backend->Complete();
@@ -203,6 +202,9 @@ TelemetrySession::~TelemetrySession() {
 
 bool TelemetrySession::SubmitTestcase() {
 #ifdef ENABLE_WEB_SERVICE
+    auto backend = std::make_unique<WebService::TelemetryJson>(Settings::values.web_api_url,
+                                                               Settings::values.citra_username,
+                                                               Settings::values.citra_token);
     field_collection.Accept(*backend);
     return backend->SubmitTestcase();
 #else
diff --git a/src/core/telemetry_session.h b/src/core/telemetry_session.h
index 12bb04c43..b3637e723 100644
--- a/src/core/telemetry_session.h
+++ b/src/core/telemetry_session.h
@@ -39,7 +39,6 @@ public:
 
 private:
     Telemetry::FieldCollection field_collection; ///< Tracks all added fields for the session
-    std::unique_ptr<Telemetry::VisitorInterface> backend; ///< Backend interface that logs fields
 };
 
 /**
diff --git a/src/web_service/announce_room_json.cpp b/src/web_service/announce_room_json.cpp
index 2d2601256..44d0b0578 100644
--- a/src/web_service/announce_room_json.cpp
+++ b/src/web_service/announce_room_json.cpp
@@ -117,16 +117,16 @@ Common::WebResult RoomJson::Update() {
     return client.PostJson(fmt::format("/lobby/{}", room_id), json.dump(), false);
 }
 
-std::string RoomJson::Register() {
+Common::WebResult RoomJson::Register() {
     nlohmann::json json = room;
-    auto reply = client.PostJson("/lobby", json.dump(), false).returned_data;
-    if (reply.empty()) {
-        return "";
+    auto result = client.PostJson("/lobby", json.dump(), false);
+    if (result.result_code != Common::WebResult::Code::Success) {
+        return result;
     }
-    auto reply_json = nlohmann::json::parse(reply);
+    auto reply_json = nlohmann::json::parse(result.returned_data);
     room = reply_json.get<AnnounceMultiplayerRoom::Room>();
     room_id = reply_json.at("id").get<std::string>();
-    return room.verify_UID;
+    return Common::WebResult{Common::WebResult::Code::Success, "", room.verify_UID};
 }
 
 void RoomJson::ClearPlayers() {
diff --git a/src/web_service/announce_room_json.h b/src/web_service/announce_room_json.h
index 16d630863..b87af60eb 100644
--- a/src/web_service/announce_room_json.h
+++ b/src/web_service/announce_room_json.h
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ public:
                    const AnnounceMultiplayerRoom::MacAddress& mac_address, const u64 game_id,
                    const std::string& game_name) override;
     Common::WebResult Update() override;
-    std::string Register() override;
+    Common::WebResult Register() override;
     void ClearPlayers() override;
     AnnounceMultiplayerRoom::RoomList GetRoomList() override;
     void Delete() override;