diff --git a/modules/services/matrix-appservice-irc.nix b/modules/services/matrix-appservice-irc.nix
index 95acf0a..91c18a6 100644
--- a/modules/services/matrix-appservice-irc.nix
+++ b/modules/services/matrix-appservice-irc.nix
@@ -89,6 +89,8 @@ in
 
             dynamicChannels = {
               enabled = true;
+              createAlias = true;
+              publish = true;
               useHomeserverDirectory = true;
               joinRule = "invite";
               aliasTemplate = "#irc_\$\$CHANNEL";