diff --git a/ltsv2.py b/ltsv2.py
index 6e0b90b..ab2519c 100644
--- a/ltsv2.py
+++ b/ltsv2.py
@@ -79,6 +79,7 @@ class IntegratedChatServer:
         
         @self.app.route('/api/register', methods=['POST'])
         def register():
+            global conn
             data = request.get_json()
             username = data.get('username')
             password = data.get('password')