diff --git a/hardhat.config.ts b/hardhat.config.ts
index 68caade490..659222acb9 100644
--- a/hardhat.config.ts
+++ b/hardhat.config.ts
@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 import '@nomiclabs/hardhat-ethers'
+import dotenv from 'dotenv'
+dotenv.config()
 
 const config = {
   defaultNetwork: 'hardhat',