diff --git a/pterodactyl/ptero.py b/pterodactyl/ptero.py
index 0d9c7e1..8e4f908 100644
--- a/pterodactyl/ptero.py
+++ b/pterodactyl/ptero.py
@@ -66,7 +66,6 @@ class Pterodactyl(commands.Cog):
             await interaction_message.edit(f"Something went wrong.\nError: `Startup arguments not set.`", ephemeral=True)
             raise LookupError("Startup arguments not set.")
         else:
-            api_key = await self.config.guild(interaction.guild).api_key()
             startup_jar = await self.config.guild(interaction.guild).startup_jar()
             startup_commands = await self.config.guild(interaction.guild).startup_arguments()
             headers = await self.get_headers(interaction.guild)