diff --git a/engine/request.php b/engine/request.php
index a610fde..789b2b5 100644
--- a/engine/request.php
+++ b/engine/request.php
@@ -98,6 +98,7 @@ function ajax_response(mixed $data, int $code = 200): void {
 function ensure_admin() {
     if (!is_admin())
         forbidden();
+    set_skin_opts(['inside_admin_interface' => true]);
 }
 
 function ensure_xhr() {