diff --git a/metaflow/user_configs/config_parameters.py b/metaflow/user_configs/config_parameters.py
index 82a83361bc..cbb36ae296 100644
--- a/metaflow/user_configs/config_parameters.py
+++ b/metaflow/user_configs/config_parameters.py
@@ -337,6 +337,8 @@ def __init__(
         self._computed_value = None
 
     def load_parameter(self, v):
+        if v is None:
+            return None
         return ConfigValue(v)
 
     def _store_value(self, v: Any) -> None: