diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index db8e630..cd6f83c 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ subprojects {
         ext.sonatypeUsername = ''
     }
     if (!project.hasProperty('sonatypePassword')) {
-        sonatypePassword = ''
+        ext.sonatypePassword = ''
     }
     uploadArchives {
         repositories {