diff --git a/DigitalData.Auth.Client/AuthClient.cs b/DigitalData.Auth.Client/AuthClient.cs
index 4601509..3e4f95f 100644
--- a/DigitalData.Auth.Client/AuthClient.cs
+++ b/DigitalData.Auth.Client/AuthClient.cs
@@ -51,16 +51,23 @@ public class AuthClient : IAuthClient, IHostedService
         await GetAllPublicKeysAsync();
     }
 
+    private int nOfAttempts = 0;
+
     private async Task<bool> TryStartConnectionAsync(CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
     {
         try
         {
+            nOfAttempts += 1;
             await _connection.StartAsync(cancellationToken);
+            _logger?.LogInformation("Auth-client connection successful. Number of connection attempts {nOfAttempts}.", nOfAttempts);
             return true;
         }
         catch(HttpRequestException ex)
         {
-            _logger?.LogError(ex, "Connection is failed. {message}", ex.Message);
+            if (_params.RetryDelay is null)
+                _logger?.LogError(ex, "Auth-client connection failed. {message}", ex.Message);
+            else
+                _logger?.LogError(ex, "Auth-client connection failed and will be retried every {time} seconds. The status of being successful can be followed from the information logs.\n{message}", _params.RetryDelay.Value.TotalSeconds, ex.Message);
             return false;
         }
     }
diff --git a/DigitalData.Auth.Client/DigitalData.Auth.Client.csproj b/DigitalData.Auth.Client/DigitalData.Auth.Client.csproj
index e21aaa0..e5a6f22 100644
--- a/DigitalData.Auth.Client/DigitalData.Auth.Client.csproj
+++ b/DigitalData.Auth.Client/DigitalData.Auth.Client.csproj
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
     <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
     <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
     <PackageId>DigitalData.Auth.Client</PackageId>
-    <Version>1.2.1.1</Version>
+    <Version>1.3.1</Version>
     <Description>DigitalData.Auth.Client is a SignalR-based authentication client that enables applications to connect to a central authentication hub for real-time message exchange. It provides seamless connection management, automatic reconnection (RetryPolicy), and event-driven communication (ClientEvents). The package includes dependency injection support via DIExtensions, allowing easy integration into ASP.NET Core applications. With built-in retry policies and secure message handling, it ensures a reliable and scalable authentication client for real-time authentication workflows.</Description>
     <Company>Digital Data GmbH</Company>
     <Product>Digital Data GmbH</Product>
@@ -14,8 +14,8 @@
     <PackageIcon>auth_icon.png</PackageIcon>
     <RepositoryUrl>http://git.dd:3000/AppStd/DigitalData.Auth</RepositoryUrl>
     <PackageTags>Digital Data Auth Authorization Authentication</PackageTags>
-    <AssemblyVersion>1.2.1.1</AssemblyVersion>
-    <FileVersion>1.2.1.1</FileVersion>
+    <AssemblyVersion>1.3.1</AssemblyVersion>
+    <FileVersion>1.3.1</FileVersion>
   </PropertyGroup>
 
   <ItemGroup>