diff --git a/run.py b/run.py
index 5102105..8e4ceed 100644
--- a/run.py
+++ b/run.py
@@ -13,6 +13,12 @@ from app.utils import setup_custom_dns
 logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
+# Initialize custom DNS resolver globally so it runs for Gunicorn too
+setup_custom_dns()
+
+# Create the Flask app globally so Gunicorn can find 'app'
+app = create_app()
+
 
 def main():
     """Main entry point for the application"""
@@ -23,12 +29,6 @@ def main():
     )
     args = parser.parse_args()
 
-    # Initialize custom DNS resolver
-    setup_custom_dns()
-
-    # Create the Flask app
-    app = create_app()
-
     # Run the app
     logger.info(f"Starting Xtream2M3U server on port {args.port}")
     app.run(debug=True, host="0.0.0.0", port=args.port)