diff --git a/test/database.py b/test/database.py
index a9d4a86..035ac86 100644
--- a/test/database.py
+++ b/test/database.py
@@ -1,6 +1,9 @@
 import unittest
 import psycopg2
 import os
+from dotenv import load_dotenv
+
+load_dotenv()
 
 db_host = "212.235.208.113"
 db_database = "staw"