diff --git a/matrix.nix b/matrix.nix
index d3f7f2c..c0cf2c8 100644
--- a/matrix.nix
+++ b/matrix.nix
@@ -135,9 +135,18 @@ in
   };
 
 
-  # Use the Postrges database
+  ### Database
   services.postgresql.enable = true;
 
+  # Create database on the first run
+  services.postgresql.initialScript = pkgs.writeText "synapse-init.sql" ''
+    CREATE ROLE "matrix-synapse" WITH LOGIN PASSWORD 'synapse';
+    CREATE DATABASE "matrix-synapse" WITH OWNER "matrix-synapse"
+      TEMPLATE template0
+      LC_COLLATE = "C"
+      LC_CTYPE = "C";
+  '';
+
 
   # Handles users behind a NAT,
   # needed for reliable VoIP.