diff --git a/backend/src/index.ts b/backend/src/index.ts
index 19a5eec4..ed0d4c9e 100644
--- a/backend/src/index.ts
+++ b/backend/src/index.ts
@@ -217,6 +217,7 @@ connect().then(async () => {
     intents: [
       // Privileged
       GatewayIntentBits.GuildMembers,
+      GatewayIntentBits.MessageContent,
       // GatewayIntentBits.GuildPresences,
 
       // Regular