diff --git a/neurons/validator.py b/neurons/validator.py
index 1357e77..c1cf572 100644
--- a/neurons/validator.py
+++ b/neurons/validator.py
@@ -41,7 +41,9 @@
     check_valid_revision
 )
 from flockoff.validator.database import ScoreDB
+from dotenv import load_dotenv
 
+load_dotenv()
 
 class Validator:
     @staticmethod