diff --git a/lib/blockchain.js b/lib/blockchain.js
index 9ab37a5c..cb013ff8 100644
--- a/lib/blockchain.js
+++ b/lib/blockchain.js
@@ -87,6 +87,10 @@ Blockchain.prototype.run_command = function(address, use_tmp) {
 
 Blockchain.prototype.get_address = function() {
   var config = this.config;
+
+  if(config.address)
+    return this.config.address;
+
   var address = null;
 
   if (config.account.init) {