diff --git a/backend.py b/backend.py
index 67e45b2..892c0f9 100644
--- a/backend.py
+++ b/backend.py
@@ -3,10 +3,13 @@ Imports all required blueprints and initalises the app.
 Runs in debug mode if ran directly.
 """
 
+import dotenv
 import flask
 
 from blueprints.static import staticBP
 
+dotenv.load_dotenv()
+
 app = flask.Flask(__name__, static_folder='./www/')
 app.register_blueprint(staticBP)
 
diff --git a/requirements.txt b/requirements.txt
index 2077213..ad682d4 100644
--- a/requirements.txt
+++ b/requirements.txt
@@ -1 +1,2 @@
+dotenv
 Flask
\ No newline at end of file