diff --git a/src/main/java/com/web/web_assignment/ProjectBean.java b/src/main/java/com/web/web_assignment/ProjectBean.java
index f5b1d7a..76e8212 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/web/web_assignment/ProjectBean.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/web/web_assignment/ProjectBean.java
@@ -179,6 +179,12 @@ public class ProjectBean implements Serializable {
                 loadProjects();
                 loadAllKeywords();
                 isLoggedIn = true;
+                if (projects.isEmpty()){
+                    project = new Project("", "", "", new ArrayList<>(), "", new ArrayList<>(), "", "");
+                }
+                else{
+                    setProject(projects.get(0));
+                }
                 return "index";
             } else {
                 FacesContext.getCurrentInstance().addMessage(null, new FacesMessage(FacesMessage.SEVERITY_ERROR, "Login failed", null));