diff --git a/QtPyNetwork/server/BaseServer.py b/QtPyNetwork/server/BaseServer.py
index 6e62215..7eb79f3 100644
--- a/QtPyNetwork/server/BaseServer.py
+++ b/QtPyNetwork/server/BaseServer.py
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ def __init__(self, parent=None):
 
     @Slot(int)
     def incomingConnection(self, socket_descriptor):
-        self.connection.emit(socket_descriptor)
+        self.connection.emit(int(socket_descriptor))
 
 
 class QBaseServer(QObject):