diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index 0c7a7ed..33e63c1 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -188,7 +188,7 @@ class MatrixBot:
             await self.send_status(f"{self.botname} Online!")
             await self._activate_skills()
             await self.client.sync_forever(timeout=30000, set_presence='online')
-            await self.set_displayname(self.conf['general']['botname'])
+            await self.set_displayname(self._config['general']['botname'])
 
 
 def parse_args() -> argparse.Namespace: