diff --git a/modules/services/matrix-appservice-irc.nix b/modules/services/matrix-appservice-irc.nix
index 268cc0b..a4c8587 100644
--- a/modules/services/matrix-appservice-irc.nix
+++ b/modules/services/matrix-appservice-irc.nix
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ in
             dynamicChannels = {
               enabled = true;
               useHomeserverDirectory = true;
-              aliasTemplate = "\$\$CHANNEL";
+              aliasTemplate = "#irc_\$\$CHANNEL";
             };
 
             membershipLists = {