diff --git a/users/models.py b/users/models.py
index 8958a95d..42df3f5a 100755
--- a/users/models.py
+++ b/users/models.py
@@ -205,6 +205,8 @@ class User(
         validators=[linux_user_validator],
     )
     email = models.EmailField(
+        blank=True,
+        null=True,
         help_text=_("External email address allowing us to contact you."),
     )
     local_email_redirect = models.BooleanField(