diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 0d54901e0..cff90310d 100755
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
   - [How to run](#how-to-run)
     - [Using the Specter Desktop app](#using-the-specter-desktop-app)
     - [Installing Specter from Pip](#installing-specter-from-pip)
+    - [Connect Specter to Bitcoin Core](#connect-specter-to-bitcoin-core)
   - [Detailed instructions](#detailed-instructions)
   - [Errors, doubts.. Read our FAQ!](#errors-doubts-read-our-faq)
   - [A few screenshots](#a-few-screenshots)
diff --git a/src/cryptoadvance/specter/controller.py b/src/cryptoadvance/specter/controller.py
index 9650a5ce6..9daa81692 100644
--- a/src/cryptoadvance/specter/controller.py
+++ b/src/cryptoadvance/specter/controller.py
@@ -351,8 +351,12 @@ def general_settings():
                 as_attachment=True
             )
         elif action == "restore":
-            restore_devices = json.loads(request.form.get("restoredevices", "[]"))
-            restore_wallets = json.loads(request.form.get("restorewallets", "[]"))
+            restore_devices = []
+            restore_wallets = []
+            if request.form.get("restoredevices", ""):
+                restore_devices = json.loads(request.form.get("restoredevices", "[]"))
+            if request.form.get("restorewallets", ""):
+                restore_wallets = json.loads(request.form.get("restorewallets", "[]"))
             for device in restore_devices:
                 with fslock:
                     with open(