diff --git a/openflexure_microscope/api/app.py b/openflexure_microscope/api/app.py
index e1991132..7ad76bc8 100644
--- a/openflexure_microscope/api/app.py
+++ b/openflexure_microscope/api/app.py
@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env python
+from gevent import monkey
+monkey.patch_all()
 
 import time
 import atexit