diff --git a/src/relay.ts b/src/relay.ts
index 5cd33bd..4b48841 100644
--- a/src/relay.ts
+++ b/src/relay.ts
@@ -121,6 +121,7 @@ async function setupSSl() {
   }
 
   if (dateValid && domainValid) {
+    sslCtx = tls.createSecureContext(sslParams);
     return;
   }