diff --git a/ovos_PHAL_plugin_discord_bot/__init__.py b/ovos_PHAL_plugin_discord_bot/__init__.py
index 90ba28c..e5668f2 100644
--- a/ovos_PHAL_plugin_discord_bot/__init__.py
+++ b/ovos_PHAL_plugin_discord_bot/__init__.py
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ class DiscordBotPlugin(PHALPlugin):
             #myLoop.start()
             LOG.info(f"{self.bot.user} has connected to Discord!")
    
-            admin = await get_discord_user_by_id(DISCORD_ADMIN_ID)
+            admin = await get_discord_user_by_id(self.config.get("admin_id"))
             if admin:
                 LOG.info(f"Admin is {admin.name}")
                 await admin.send("I'm now online")