diff --git a/cogs/commands/request.py b/cogs/commands/request.py
index 5083504..d7c694d 100644
--- a/cogs/commands/request.py
+++ b/cogs/commands/request.py
@@ -62,8 +62,8 @@ class UsernameRequest(nextcord.ui.View):
     async def approve(self, button: nextcord.ui.Button, interaction: nextcord.Interaction):
         user = interaction.guild.get_member(self.user_id)
         if user is not None:
-            user.edit(nick=self.new_nickname)
-            content = interaction.message.content + f" Approved by <@{interaction.user.id}.>"
+            await user.edit(nick=self.new_nickname)
+            content = interaction.message.content + f" Approved by <@{interaction.user.id}>."
             await interaction.response.edit_message(content=content, view=None)
         else:
             await interaction.response.edit_message(