diff --git a/extensions/matrix/src/matrix/sdk.ts b/extensions/matrix/src/matrix/sdk.ts
index eaceecef873..c2850c5fb2e 100644
--- a/extensions/matrix/src/matrix/sdk.ts
+++ b/extensions/matrix/src/matrix/sdk.ts
@@ -139,6 +139,7 @@ export type MatrixVerificationBootstrapResult = {
 
 const MATRIX_INITIAL_CRYPTO_BOOTSTRAP_OPTIONS = {
   allowAutomaticCrossSigningReset: false,
+  allowSecretStorageRecreateWithoutRecoveryKey: true,
 } satisfies MatrixCryptoBootstrapOptions;
 
 const MATRIX_AUTOMATIC_REPAIR_BOOTSTRAP_OPTIONS = {