diff --git a/src/app/shared/nodes/resource-node/resource-node.css b/src/app/shared/nodes/resource-node/resource-node.css
index d7631fa..64c345d 100644
--- a/src/app/shared/nodes/resource-node/resource-node.css
+++ b/src/app/shared/nodes/resource-node/resource-node.css
@@ -266,15 +266,16 @@
 }
 
 /*
- * The handle stays beside the compact resource header. It must not grow with the optional settings
- * panel, otherwise opening settings would move and stretch every resource connection.
+ * The handle is centered on the card but has a fixed height. It must not grow with the optional
+ * settings panel, otherwise opening settings would stretch every resource connection.
  */
 .resource-card__link {
   position: absolute;
-  top: 6px;
+  top: 50%;
   right: -5px;
   width: 9px;
   height: 52px;
+  transform: translateY(-50%);
 }
 
 .resource-card__socket {