diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index 6ae2c49..8df8aac 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ class MatrixBot:
         if await self._login():
             await self.send_status(f"{self.botname} Online!")
             await self._activate_skills()
-            await self.client.sync_forever(timeout=30000)
+            await self.client.sync_forever(timeout=30000, set_presence='online')
 
 
 def parse_args() -> argparse.Namespace: