diff --git a/vps_backups/copy_forgejo_db_backup.sh b/vps_backups/copy_forgejo_db_backup.sh
index 4d1cf6e..94a7ea2 100755
--- a/vps_backups/copy_forgejo_db_backup.sh
+++ b/vps_backups/copy_forgejo_db_backup.sh
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 #!/bin/bash
 
+source /home/thomas/.env
+
 # Copy backup of Forgejo database on VPS to local device
 
 LOCAL_MOUNTPOINT="/media/my-passport"