diff --git a/tools/patman/control.py b/tools/patman/control.py
index cfea35e..fbf368c 100644
--- a/tools/patman/control.py
+++ b/tools/patman/control.py
@@ -26,11 +26,15 @@
 from patman import patchstream
 from patman import patchwork
 from patman import send
+from patman import settings
 
 
 def setup():
     """Do required setup before doing anything"""
     gitutil.setup()
+    alias_fname = gitutil.get_alias_file()
+    if alias_fname:
+        settings.ReadGitAliases(alias_fname)
 
 
 def do_send(args):