diff --git a/app/internal/bot_manager.py b/app/internal/bot_manager.py
index 5b604f0..150cf6c 100644
--- a/app/internal/bot_manager.py
+++ b/app/internal/bot_manager.py
@@ -208,7 +208,7 @@ class DiscordBotManager:
         print("Starting bot...")
         try:
             # Run the bot in a separate task so we can control it
-            self._bot_task = asyncio.create_task(self.bot.run(self.token))
+            self._bot_task = asyncio.create_task(self.bot.start(self.token))
             # Wait for the bot to connect (optional, useful for ensuring it's ready)
             await self.bot.wait_until_ready()
             print("Bot started and is ready.")