diff --git a/nginx.conf b/nginx.conf
index 45152dafc..cdd81d54b 100644
--- a/nginx.conf
+++ b/nginx.conf
@@ -25,6 +25,8 @@ server {
 		include includes/headers;
 	}
 	location /refresh_chat {
+        allow 127.0.0.1;
+        deny all;
 		proxy_pass http://localhost:5001/refresh_chat;
 		include includes/headers;
 	}