diff --git a/tinywallet/tinywallet/screens.py b/tinywallet/tinywallet/screens.py
index 2ff81441..52ba3577 100644
--- a/tinywallet/tinywallet/screens.py
+++ b/tinywallet/tinywallet/screens.py
@@ -2019,6 +2019,7 @@ def createAccount(self, e=None):
         name = self.nameField.text()
         if not name:
             app.appWindow.showError("must provide name")
+            return
 
         def doneCreateAcct(acct):
             if not acct: