diff --git a/files/routes/chat.py b/files/routes/chat.py
index a4ecd9ca5..409eb5844 100644
--- a/files/routes/chat.py
+++ b/files/routes/chat.py
@@ -220,6 +220,9 @@ def connect(v):
 
 	join_room(room)
 
+	if not online.get(room):
+		online[room] = {}
+
 	if not typing.get(room):
 		typing[room] = []