diff --git a/src/CanopyContext.js b/src/CanopyContext.js
index 14502e869..e7732fa19 100644
--- a/src/CanopyContext.js
+++ b/src/CanopyContext.js
@@ -71,7 +71,9 @@ export function CanopyProvider({
 
   window.$CANOPY.hideCanopy = () => {
     const sideNavElement = document.getElementById('root');
-    sideNavElement.classList.add('display-none');
+    if (sideNavElement) {
+      sideNavElement.classList.add('display-none');
+    }
   };
 
   window.$CANOPY.setUser = canopyUser => {