diff --git a/src/scenarios/directory.js b/src/scenarios/directory.js
index 3b87d64d78..cfe72ccef3 100644
--- a/src/scenarios/directory.js
+++ b/src/scenarios/directory.js
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ module.exports = async function roomDirectoryScenarios(alice, bob) {
     console.log(" creating a public room and join through directory:");
     const room = 'test';
     await createRoom(alice, room);
-    await changeRoomSettings(alice, {directory: true, visibility: "public_no_guests"});
+    await changeRoomSettings(alice, {directory: true, visibility: "public_no_guests", alias: "#test"});
     await join(bob, room); //looks up room in directory
     const bobMessage = "hi Alice!";
     await sendMessage(bob, bobMessage);