diff --git a/lnbits/app.py b/lnbits/app.py
index 3e0cdd5c..a1953970 100644
--- a/lnbits/app.py
+++ b/lnbits/app.py
@@ -81,6 +81,7 @@ async def startup(app: FastAPI):
 
     # setup admin settings
     await check_admin_settings()
+    core_app_extra.register_new_ratelimiter()
     await check_webpush_settings()
 
     # check extensions after restart