diff --git a/OpenSim/Region/Framework/Scenes/ScenePresence.cs b/OpenSim/Region/Framework/Scenes/ScenePresence.cs
index 52ea8fe277..091e9e89a8 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Region/Framework/Scenes/ScenePresence.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Region/Framework/Scenes/ScenePresence.cs
@@ -898,7 +898,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Region.Framework.Scenes
         /// This method is on the critical path for transferring an avatar from one region to another.  Delay here
         /// delays that crossing.
         /// </summary>
-        public void MakeRootAgent(Vector3 pos, bool isFlying)
+        private void MakeRootAgent(Vector3 pos, bool isFlying)
         {
             m_log.InfoFormat(
                 "[SCENE]: Upgrading child to root agent for {0} in {1}",