diff --git a/its_matrix_bot/__init__.py b/its_matrix_bot/__init__.py
index 4ba44cc..32ecc2b 100755
--- a/its_matrix_bot/__init__.py
+++ b/its_matrix_bot/__init__.py
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ class ItSyndikatBot:
 
     def __init__(self, config: Config):
         self.config = config
+        self.its_api = ItSyndikatApi(config)
 
         self.current_open_state = None
 
@@ -27,8 +28,6 @@ class ItSyndikatBot:
             session_stored_file="",
         )
 
-        self.its_api = ItSyndikatApi(config)
-
         self.bot = botlib.Bot(creds)
 
         self.bot.listener.on_message_event(self.on_message)