diff --git a/s3Backups/models.py b/s3Backups/models.py
index 251d35cee..9d89f48d1 100755
--- a/s3Backups/models.py
+++ b/s3Backups/models.py
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ class BackupPlan(models.Model):
     retention = models.IntegerField()
     type = models.CharField(max_length=5, default='AWS')
     lastRun = models.CharField(max_length=50, default='0:0:0')
-    config = models.TextField()
+    config = models.TextField(default='')
 
 class WebsitesInPlan(models.Model):
     owner = models.ForeignKey(BackupPlan,on_delete=models.CASCADE)