diff --git a/homeassistant/components/config/auth.py b/homeassistant/components/config/auth.py
index c1d43a5d4a9..54d992466f9 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/config/auth.py
+++ b/homeassistant/components/config/auth.py
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ async def websocket_update(hass, connection, msg):
         )
         return
 
-    if user.is_owner and msg["is_active"] is False:
+    if user.is_owner and msg.get("is_active") is False:
         connection.send_message(
             websocket_api.error_message(
                 msg["id"],