diff --git a/tools/upload_image.sh b/tools/upload_image.sh
index d81a5c8dab..5d23f31b9c 100755
--- a/tools/upload_image.sh
+++ b/tools/upload_image.sh
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ die_if_not_set $LINENO TOKEN "Keystone fail to get token"
 
 # Glance connection info.  Note the port must be specified.
 GLANCE_HOSTPORT=${GLANCE_HOSTPORT:-$GLANCE_HOST:9292}
+GLANCE_SERVICE_PROTOCOL=${GLANCE_SERVICE_PROTOCOL:-$SERVICE_PROTOCOL}
 
 for IMAGE in "$*"; do
     upload_image $IMAGE $TOKEN