diff --git a/http/http_client.hpp b/http/http_client.hpp
index 08ff2b6..e2fa8db 100644
--- a/http/http_client.hpp
+++ b/http/http_client.hpp
@@ -80,8 +80,7 @@
     retry
 };
 
-static inline boost::system::error_code
-    defaultRetryHandler(unsigned int respCode)
+inline boost::system::error_code defaultRetryHandler(unsigned int respCode)
 {
     // As a default, assume 200X is alright
     BMCWEB_LOG_DEBUG("Using default check for response code validity");