diff --git a/cogs/example.py b/cogs/example.py
index 6a0f125..5cbb004 100644
--- a/cogs/example.py
+++ b/cogs/example.py
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ class Greetings(commands.Cog):
     @commands.slash_command(guild_ids=["823188238260633600"])
     async def uptime(self, ctx):
         #Extends the 3s limit to reply so we dont get a unknown interation error.
-        ctx.defer()
+        await ctx.defer()
         #References the api
         api = self.bot.api
         #Logs something using the api
diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index 2f62fa0..0eb22b3 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ async def on_ready():
 
 @bot.slash_command(guild_ids=["823188238260633600"])
 async def stop(ctx):
-    ctx.defer()
+    await ctx.defer()
     if ctx.author.guild_permissions.administrator:
         print("Terminating the bot...")
         try: