diff --git a/openpype/tools/new_publisher/widgets.py b/openpype/tools/new_publisher/widgets.py
index fd9cff17d4..0f1f66fc99 100644
--- a/openpype/tools/new_publisher/widgets.py
+++ b/openpype/tools/new_publisher/widgets.py
@@ -166,6 +166,7 @@ class CreateDialog(QtWidgets.QDialog):
         layout.addWidget(create_btn, 0)
 
         create_btn.clicked.connect(self._on_create)
+        variant_input.returnPressed.connect(self._on_create)
         family_view.selectionModel().currentChanged.connect(
             self._on_family_change
         )