diff --git a/profiles/matrix.nix b/profiles/matrix.nix
index 16727af..4ddb145 100644
--- a/profiles/matrix.nix
+++ b/profiles/matrix.nix
@@ -129,11 +129,7 @@
       ensureUsers = [
         {
           name = "matrix-synapse"; # Ensure the database user persists
-          ensurePermissions = {
-            # Ensure the database permissions persist
-            "DATABASE \"matrix-synapse\"" = "ALL PRIVILEGES";
-            "ALL TABLES IN SCHEMA public" = "ALL PRIVILEGES";
-          };
+          ensureDBOwnership = true;
         }
       ];
       # Initial database creation