diff --git a/server.js b/server.js
index bcf8001..045d841 100644
--- a/server.js
+++ b/server.js
@@ -12,12 +12,11 @@ const flash = require('connect-flash');
 const fs = require('fs');
 const SystemReport = require('./models/reportManager.js');
 
-let setup;
+let setup = {};
 try {
   setup = JSON.parse(fs.readFileSync('setup.json', 'utf8'));
 } catch (err) {
   console.error('Error reading setup.json:', err);
-  process.exit(1);
 }
 
 if (setup.discord !== undefined) {