diff --git a/chat_system.c b/chat_system.c
index f53811b..f9c1dce 100644
--- a/chat_system.c
+++ b/chat_system.c
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@
 extern struct bbs_config conf;
 extern int mynode;
 extern int gSocket;
+extern int sshBBS;
 
 static char **screenbuffer;
 static int chat_socket;