diff --git a/roles/synapse/templates/homeserver.yaml.j2 b/roles/synapse/templates/homeserver.yaml.j2
index 41564b1..107a1e4 100644
--- a/roles/synapse/templates/homeserver.yaml.j2
+++ b/roles/synapse/templates/homeserver.yaml.j2
@@ -28,6 +28,11 @@ allow_public_rooms_over_federation: true
 presence:
   enabled: false
 
+server_notices:
+   system_mxid_localpart: server
+   system_mxid_display_name: "Server notices"
+   room_name: "Server notices"
+
 #trusted_key_servers:
 #  - server_name: "matrix.org"