diff --git a/ext/administration.py b/ext/administration.py
index 7646073..fe141c5 100644
--- a/ext/administration.py
+++ b/ext/administration.py
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ class AdminExt(commands.GroupCog, name="admin"):
     super().__init__()  # this is now required in this context.
 
   @app_commands.command(name="stop")
+  @commands.is_owner()
   async def admin_stop(self, interaction: discord.Interaction) -> None:
     """ /admin stop """
     await interaction.response.send_message("The bot will now shutdown. Good bye! :)", ephemeral=True)