diff --git a/extensions/matrix/src/matrix/sdk.test.ts b/extensions/matrix/src/matrix/sdk.test.ts
index 1bbcc197927..a280bdcdd5a 100644
--- a/extensions/matrix/src/matrix/sdk.test.ts
+++ b/extensions/matrix/src/matrix/sdk.test.ts
@@ -1280,6 +1280,7 @@ describe("MatrixClient crypto bootstrapping", () => {
     expect(bootstrapSpy).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1);
     expect((bootstrapSpy.mock.calls as unknown[][])[0]?.[1] ?? {}).toEqual({
       allowAutomaticCrossSigningReset: false,
+      allowSecretStorageRecreateWithoutRecoveryKey: true,
     });
   });