diff --git a/services/web/project/__init__.py b/services/web/project/__init__.py
index 06fc616..3b85e9d 100644
--- a/services/web/project/__init__.py
+++ b/services/web/project/__init__.py
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ def token_required(f):
         if not token:
             return jsonify({'message': 'Error - missing token'}), 403
         try:
-            data =  jwt.decode(token, app.config['SECRET_KEY'])
+            data =  jwt.decode(token, app.config['SECRET_KEY'], algorithm="HS256")
         except:
             return jsonify({'message': 'Token is invalid'}),403