diff --git a/core/gmail_accounts.py b/core/gmail_accounts.py
index 60cda06f3..b4c03a231 100644
--- a/core/gmail_accounts.py
+++ b/core/gmail_accounts.py
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ def create_gmail_account(event):
             }
         ).execute()
     except HttpError:
-        pass
+        return None, None
 
     return email, password