diff --git a/src/rpcdump.cpp b/src/rpcdump.cpp
index f0b9f9f54..2cf6a192c 100644
--- a/src/rpcdump.cpp
+++ b/src/rpcdump.cpp
@@ -39,6 +39,8 @@ Value importprivkey(const Array& params, bool fHelp)
             "importprivkey <litecoinprivkey> [label] [rescan=true]\n"
             "Adds a private key (as returned by dumpprivkey) to your wallet.");
 
+    EnsureWalletIsUnlocked();
+
     string strSecret = params[0].get_str();
     string strLabel = "";
     if (params.size() > 1)