diff --git a/backend/requirements.txt b/backend/requirements.txt
index b96eddd..f2153d5 100644
--- a/backend/requirements.txt
+++ b/backend/requirements.txt
@@ -20,8 +20,8 @@ python-dotenv
 cryptography
 pyyaml
 
-# gallery-dl
-gallery-dl
+# gallery-dl (>=1.31.10 fixes Patreon HTTP 426 / OAuth flow)
+gallery-dl>=1.31.10
 
 # Testing
 pytest