diff --git a/php/controller/deleteAccount-controller.php b/php/controller/deleteAccount-controller.php
index 9dee574..2b966f6 100644
--- a/php/controller/deleteAccount-controller.php
+++ b/php/controller/deleteAccount-controller.php
@@ -1,4 +1,7 @@
 <?php
+if (session_status() === PHP_SESSION_NONE) {
+    session_start();
+}
 
 require_once __DIR__ . "/../model/UserManager.php";