diff --git a/backend/db.js b/backend/db.js
index 0b5acd3..3d0e402 100644
--- a/backend/db.js
+++ b/backend/db.js
@@ -826,6 +826,7 @@ async function seedAdminFromEnv() {
 
 // Collection that holds all AYON task boards.
 const AYON_COLLECTION_NAME = 'AYON';
+const { v4: uuidv4 } = require('uuid');
 
 /**
  * Get-or-create the internal user row backing an AYON identity.