diff --git a/src/view/shell/desktop/LeftNav.tsx b/src/view/shell/desktop/LeftNav.tsx
index cb9bc5ed46..8bc1d49a0e 100644
--- a/src/view/shell/desktop/LeftNav.tsx
+++ b/src/view/shell/desktop/LeftNav.tsx
@@ -385,7 +385,7 @@ export const DesktopLeftNav = observer(function DesktopLeftNav() {
         label="Moderation"
       />
       <NavItem
-        href={makeProfileLink(currentAccount)}
+        href={currentAccount ? makeProfileLink(currentAccount) : '/'}
         icon={
           <UserIcon
             strokeWidth={1.75}