diff --git a/servers/slapd/back-passwd/search.c b/servers/slapd/back-passwd/search.c
index 93af0a6f4f..34e077bb66 100644
--- a/servers/slapd/back-passwd/search.c
+++ b/servers/slapd/back-passwd/search.c
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 #include "back-passwd.h"
 #include <ldap_pvt.h>
 
-stativ void pw_start( Backend *be );
+static void pw_start( Backend *be );
 
 static Entry *pw2entry(
 	Backend *be,