diff --git a/certs_manager.cpp b/certs_manager.cpp
index 3a530c4..d8c6263 100644
--- a/certs_manager.cpp
+++ b/certs_manager.cpp
@@ -347,7 +347,7 @@
             log<level::INFO>("Certificate file not found!",
                              entry("PATH=%s", certPath.c_str()));
         }
-        else
+        else if (!unit.empty())
         {
             reloadOrReset(unit);
         }