diff --git a/src/panels/config/backup/helper/download_backup.ts b/src/panels/config/backup/helper/download_backup.ts
index 53a0d96823..3c08cc1df7 100644
--- a/src/panels/config/backup/helper/download_backup.ts
+++ b/src/panels/config/backup/helper/download_backup.ts
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ export const downloadBackup = async (
 
   if (!isProtected) {
     downloadBackupFile(hass, backup.backup_id, preferedAgent);
+    return;
   }
 
   const encryptionKey = backupConfig?.create_backup?.password;