diff --git a/src/lib/components/core/header/Header.svelte b/src/lib/components/core/header/Header.svelte
index 7760c75..6f742f4 100644
--- a/src/lib/components/core/header/Header.svelte
+++ b/src/lib/components/core/header/Header.svelte
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ async function connect() {
 async function newProject() {
 	popups.clear();
 	willRestore.set(false);
-	$workspace.clear();
+	if ($workspace) $workspace.clear();
 	screen.set(Screen.START);
 }