diff --git a/src/synapse/authProvider.js b/src/synapse/authProvider.js
index 30ce600..fceae33 100644
--- a/src/synapse/authProvider.js
+++ b/src/synapse/authProvider.js
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ const authProvider = {
         type: "m.login.password",
         user: username,
         password: password,
+        initial_device_display_name: "Synapse Admin",
       }),
     };