diff --git a/telematrix/__init__.py b/telematrix/__init__.py
index 52b9ea9..674c718 100644
--- a/telematrix/__init__.py
+++ b/telematrix/__init__.py
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ try:
         MATRIX_HOST_BARE = CONFIG['hosts']['bare']
 
         try:
-            MATRIX_BOT_OWNERS = CONFIG['bot-owners']
+            MATRIX_BOT_OWNERS = CONFIG['bot_owners']
         except KeyError:
             MATRIX_BOT_OWNERS = {}