diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index bd192829..46a491dc 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ async def change_prefix(ctx, new: Optional[str]):
     if new and len(new) < 5:
         if len(new) > 1:
             spaced_prefix = f"{new} "
-            await storage_prefix_for_guild(ctx, new)
+            await storage_prefix_for_guild(ctx, spaced_prefix)
         else:
             # Store the new prefix in the dictionary and update the database
             await storage_prefix_for_guild(ctx, new)