diff --git a/backup/backup.py b/backup/backup.py
index e1f12b5..cde40fa 100644
--- a/backup/backup.py
+++ b/backup/backup.py
@@ -97,8 +97,11 @@ class Backup(commands.Cog):
         try:
             export = json.loads(await ctx.message.attachments[0].read())
         except (json.JSONDecodeError, IndexError):
-            await ctx.send(error("Please provide a valid JSON export file."))
-            return
+            try:
+                export = json.loads(await ctx.message.reference.resolved.attachments[0].read())
+            except (json.JSONDecodeError, IndexError):
+                await ctx.send(error("Please provide a valid JSON export file."))
+                return
 
         downloader = ctx.bot.get_cog("Downloader")
         if downloader is None: