diff --git a/models/Quest.js b/models/Quest.js
index 131f70b..8ada448 100644
--- a/models/Quest.js
+++ b/models/Quest.js
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ const QuestSchema = new mongoose.Schema({
   },
   expiry: {
     type: Date,
-    default: Date.now
+    required: true
   },
   xp: {
     type: Number,