diff --git a/unlock_indicator.c b/unlock_indicator.c
index 8ff8173..d6237ed 100644
--- a/unlock_indicator.c
+++ b/unlock_indicator.c
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ extern bool debug_mode;
 
 /* The current position in the input buffer. Useful to determine if any
  * characters of the password have already been entered or not. */
-int input_position;
+extern int input_position;
 
 /* The lock window. */
 extern xcb_window_t win;