diff --git a/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/recipients/ui/findby/FindByActivity.kt b/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/recipients/ui/findby/FindByActivity.kt
index ab8857e64b..8872a47ca4 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/recipients/ui/findby/FindByActivity.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/recipients/ui/findby/FindByActivity.kt
@@ -420,7 +420,7 @@ private fun Content(
       modifier = Modifier.fillMaxWidth()
     ) {
       Buttons.LargeTonal(
-        enabled = !state.isLookupInProgress,
+        enabled = !state.isLookupInProgress && state.userEntry.isNotBlank(),
         onClick = onNextClick,
         contentPadding = PaddingValues(0.dp),
         modifier = Modifier