diff --git a/verse/start.py b/verse/start.py
index 34ab33e..2d7abc6 100644
--- a/verse/start.py
+++ b/verse/start.py
@@ -113,6 +113,8 @@ def distribusistash(path):
 @APP.route("/admin", methods=["GET", "POST"])
 @login_required
 def admin():
+    if not isadminuser():
+        return redirect(url_for("index"))
     return AdminPage()