diff --git a/src/helpers/invites/create_invite.ts b/src/helpers/invites/create_invite.ts
index 7711b05d2..36cb94232 100644
--- a/src/helpers/invites/create_invite.ts
+++ b/src/helpers/invites/create_invite.ts
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ import { endpoints } from "../../util/constants.ts";
 import { requireBotChannelPermissions } from "../../util/permissions.ts";
 
 /** Creates a new invite for this channel. Requires CREATE_INSTANT_INVITE */
-export async function createInvite(channelId: bigint, options: CreateChannelInvite) {
+export async function createInvite(channelId: bigint, options: CreateChannelInvite = {}) {
   await requireBotChannelPermissions(channelId, ["CREATE_INSTANT_INVITE"]);
 
   if (options.maxAge && (options.maxAge < 0 || options.maxAge > 604800)) {