diff --git a/src/Server.py b/src/Server.py
index af29ec9..d2a7547 100644
--- a/src/Server.py
+++ b/src/Server.py
@@ -936,20 +936,20 @@ async def import_signed_license(req: Request):
 
 @app.post("/api/license/renew")
 @app.post("/api/license/sync")
-async def trigger_license_renewal(req: Optional[Request] = None):
+async def trigger_license_renewal(request: Request):
     """
     Explicitly triggers automated mTLS sync and renewal with logar.eibl.tech.
     Supports picking up seat quota increases and certificate extensions in-flight.
     """
     requested_seats = None
     seat_increment = 0
-    if req:
-        try:
-            body = await req.json()
+    try:
+        body = await request.json()
+        if isinstance(body, dict):
             requested_seats = body.get("requested_seats")
             seat_increment = int(body.get("seat_increment", 0))
-        except Exception:
-            pass
+    except Exception:
+        pass
 
     config = SERVER_STATE.get("config", {})
     cert_dir = config.get("cert_dir", "certs")