diff --git a/routes/api.py b/routes/api.py
index 3af7415..d503b96 100644
--- a/routes/api.py
+++ b/routes/api.py
@@ -224,7 +224,7 @@ def send_expiry_notifications_route(username: str, password: str) -> Response:
 @requires_basic_auth
 def send_test_notification_route(username: str, password: str) -> Response:
     """Sends a test push notification to all users."""
-    data = request.get_json()
+    data = request.get_json(silent=True)
     message = data.get("message", "Ktv Test") if data else "Ktv Test"
 
     try: