diff --git a/filter/filter.py b/filter/filter.py
index 5a7528d..cc600ad 100644
--- a/filter/filter.py
+++ b/filter/filter.py
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ from redbot.core import commands, Config
 class FilterCog(commands.Cog):
     def __init__(self, bot):
         self.bot = bot
-        self.config = Config.get_conf(self, identifier=1234567890)
+        self.config = Config.get_conf(self, identifier=1234567890, force_registration=True)
         self.config.register_global(
             phrases=[],
             words=[],
@@ -26,6 +26,10 @@ class FilterCog(commands.Cog):
             offenseExpireMinutes=60
         )
 
+    @commands.Cog.listener()
+    async def on_ready(self):
+        print(f"{self.__class__.__name__} cog has been loaded.")
+
     async def send_log(self, log_channel_id, message):
         log_channel = self.bot.get_channel(log_channel_id)
         if log_channel:
diff --git a/filter/info.json b/filter/info.json
index 772d4c8..6d8ce18 100644
--- a/filter/info.json
+++ b/filter/info.json
@@ -1,9 +1,8 @@
 {
-    "author": ["Valerie"],
+    "author": ["MystixMew"],
     "description": "A moderation cog that filters messages based on configured word lists.",
     "install_msg": "Thanks for installing the Filter Cog! Use `[p]help FilterCog` to get started.",
     "short": "Message filtering moderation cog.",
-    "requirements": [],
     "tags": ["moderation", "filter", "messages"],
     "type": "COG"
 }