diff --git a/backend/src/index.ts b/backend/src/index.ts
index 6946d25f..e924803f 100644
--- a/backend/src/index.ts
+++ b/backend/src/index.ts
@@ -125,6 +125,7 @@ connect().then(async () => {
       // Privileged
       "guildMembers",
       "guildPresences",
+      "guildMessageTyping",
 
       // Regular
       "directMessages",