diff --git a/app.py b/app.py
index 73fd8fa..1c14524 100644
--- a/app.py
+++ b/app.py
@@ -238,7 +238,7 @@ def start():
     if is_admin():
         start_bot()
         user_info = session["discord_user"]
-        return render_template("admin_dashboard.html", user_info=user_info)
+        return render_template("admin_dashboard.html", user_info=user_info, bot_running=bot_status())
     return redirect(url_for("landing_page"))
 
 
@@ -247,7 +247,7 @@ def stop():
     if is_admin():
         stop_bot()
         user_info = session["discord_user"]
-        return render_template("admin_dashboard.html", user_info=user_info)
+        return render_template("admin_dashboard.html", user_info=user_info, bot_running=bot_status())
     return redirect(url_for("landing_page"))
 
 @app.route("/settings", methods=["GET", "POST"])