diff --git a/tests/auto/guhtestbase.h b/tests/auto/guhtestbase.h
index bdc25980..c4872ee0 100644
--- a/tests/auto/guhtestbase.h
+++ b/tests/auto/guhtestbase.h
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ class GuhTestBase : public QObject
 public:
     explicit GuhTestBase(QObject *parent = 0);
 
-private slots:
+protected slots:
     void initTestCase();
     void cleanupTestCase();