diff --git a/backend/workspaces/models.py b/backend/workspaces/models.py
index 1b0050c8..0a10113e 100644
--- a/backend/workspaces/models.py
+++ b/backend/workspaces/models.py
@@ -90,6 +90,8 @@ def set_workspace_password(self, password):
         self.save()
 
     def match_workspace_password(self, password):
+        if not self.workspace_password:
+            return False
         return check_password(password, self.workspace_password)
 
     @staticmethod