diff --git a/gui/qt/main_window.py b/gui/qt/main_window.py
index 30b1127c..471566d9 100644
--- a/gui/qt/main_window.py
+++ b/gui/qt/main_window.py
@@ -901,6 +901,7 @@ class ElectrumWindow(QMainWindow):
             return
         self.tabs.setCurrentIndex(2)
         self.receive_address_e.setText(addr)
+        self.new_request_button.setEnabled(True)
 
     def update_receive_tab(self):
         self.receive_requests = self.wallet.storage.get('receive_requests2',{})