diff --git a/scripts/upgrade b/scripts/upgrade
index a17e175..0078847 100644
--- a/scripts/upgrade
+++ b/scripts/upgrade
@@ -60,6 +60,8 @@ if ynh_legacy_permissions_exists; then
 	ynh_app_setting_delete --app=$app --key=is_public
 fi
 
+ynh_permission_create --permission="api" --url="/api" --allowed="visitors" --auth_header="false" --show_tile="false" --protected="true"
+
 #=================================================
 # CREATE DEDICATED USER
 #=================================================