diff --git a/src/index.ts b/src/index.ts
index ca0abb4..ed4c472 100644
--- a/src/index.ts
+++ b/src/index.ts
@@ -15,7 +15,12 @@ KyokoClient.once(Events.ClientReady, async c => {
     console.log(`Ready! Logged in as ${c.user.tag}`);
     schedulerService.start();
 });
-
+// give visitor role to new users
+KyokoClient.on(Events.GuildMemberAdd, async member => {
+    const role = member.guild.roles.cache.find(role => role.name === "Visitor");
+    if (!role) return;
+    await member.roles.add(role);
+});
 // process xp on message
 KyokoClient.on(Events.MessageCreate, async message => {
     if (message.author.bot) return;