diff --git a/birthday/__init__.py b/birthday/__init__.py
index 0324b95..9587a2d 100644
--- a/birthday/__init__.py
+++ b/birthday/__init__.py
@@ -3,5 +3,5 @@ from .birthday import Birthday
 __red_end_user_data_statement__ = "This allows users with the set roles to give the birthday role to users until the end of the day."
 
 
-def setup(bot):
+async def setup(bot):
     await bot.add_cog(Birthday(bot))
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