diff --git a/backend/main.py b/backend/main.py
index a80739e..3e54ce9 100644
--- a/backend/main.py
+++ b/backend/main.py
@@ -14,6 +14,10 @@
 from backend.db.sessions import get_db
 from backend.db.utils import populate_admin_user
 
+from dotenv import load_dotenv
+
+load_dotenv()
+
 
 @asynccontextmanager
 async def lifespan(app: FastAPI):