diff --git a/cogs/commands/refresh.py b/cogs/commands/refresh.py
index 72ac037..429fa85 100644
--- a/cogs/commands/refresh.py
+++ b/cogs/commands/refresh.py
@@ -29,7 +29,6 @@ class RefreshCog(commands.Cog, name="Refresh Commands"):
         Args:
             interaction (nextcord.Interaction): Interaction with the command.
         """
+        await interaction.response.defer()
         await update_clan_messages(interaction.guild)
-        await interaction.response.send_message(
-            "Messages have been refreshed.", ephemeral=True
-        )
+        await interaction.followup.send("Messages have been refreshed.", ephemeral=True)