diff --git a/tests/conftest.py b/tests/conftest.py
index aab32b9d..b0accc6b 100644
--- a/tests/conftest.py
+++ b/tests/conftest.py
@@ -16,6 +16,9 @@
 # along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 import pytest
+import django
+
+django.setup()
 
 from .fixtures import *