diff --git a/backup/backup.py b/backup/backup.py
index 39a4d09..c774b95 100644
--- a/backup/backup.py
+++ b/backup/backup.py
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ class Backup(commands.Cog):
             if not len(ctx.message.attachments) == 0:
                 export = await ctx.message.attachments[0].read()
         try:
-            export = json.loads(json)
+            export = json.loads(export)
         except json.JSONDecodeError:
             await ctx.send(error("Please provide a valid JSON export."))
             return