diff --git a/ircp.py b/ircp.py
index b8f5866..36a6275 100644
--- a/ircp.py
+++ b/ircp.py
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 # internet relay chat probe for https://internetrelaychat.org/ - developed by acidvegas in python (https://git.acid.vegas/ircp)
 
 import asyncio
+import ipaddress
 import json
 import os
 import random