diff --git a/ip.lua b/ip.lua
index 01e26f8..e1efb55 100644
--- a/ip.lua
+++ b/ip.lua
@@ -24,5 +24,6 @@ function factions_ip.load()
         file:close()
 	else
         minetest.log("error","MOD factions: unable to load faction player ips!: " .. error)
+		factions_ip.save()
     end
 end
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