diff --git a/snikket_web/user.py b/snikket_web/user.py
index 9b3970b..258c206 100644
--- a/snikket_web/user.py
+++ b/snikket_web/user.py
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ async def index() -> str:
     try:
         metrics = await client.get_system_metrics()
     except:
-        metrics = False
+        metrics = {}
     return await render_template(
         "user_home.html",
         user_info=user_info,