diff --git a/welcome-bot.py b/welcome-bot.py
index 49d1ac8..617309e 100644
--- a/welcome-bot.py
+++ b/welcome-bot.py
@@ -4,7 +4,8 @@
 # import all necessary commands and libraries
 import discord
 import asyncio
-client=discord.Client()
+intents = discord.Intents(members=True)
+client=discord.Client(intents=intents)
 welcomechannel = await client.fetch_channel(channel_id) #https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/206346498-Where-can-I-find-my-User-Server-Message-ID
 # Make sure you get the ID of your channel by right-clicking it and clicking `Copy ID`. Make sure developer mode is on!
 @client.event