diff --git a/InvenTree/plugin/serializers.py b/InvenTree/plugin/serializers.py
index 8ca48ae5ca..c02025e9ae 100644
--- a/InvenTree/plugin/serializers.py
+++ b/InvenTree/plugin/serializers.py
@@ -40,8 +40,8 @@ class PluginConfigInstallSerializer(serializers.Serializer):
     Serializer for installing a new plugin
     """
 
-    url = serializers.CharField(required=False)
-    packagename = serializers.CharField(required=False)
+    url = serializers.CharField(required=False, allow_blank=True)
+    packagename = serializers.CharField(required=False, allow_blank=True)
     confirm = serializers.BooleanField()
 
     class Meta: