diff --git a/matrix.yml b/matrix.yml
index 47b9abb..57d0cee 100644
--- a/matrix.yml
+++ b/matrix.yml
@@ -150,7 +150,7 @@
           # fifo pipe for messages to default room
           [ -p /usr/local/share/$(hostname).fifo ] || mkfifo /usr/local/share/$(hostname).fifo
           chgrp matrix /usr/local/share/$(hostname).fifo
-          chmod 660 matrix /usr/local/share/$(hostname).fifo
+          chmod 660 /usr/local/share/$(hostname).fifo
         backup: yes
         validate: /bin/bash -n %s
       notify: run genpw.sh