diff --git a/src/backend/matrix_client.py b/src/backend/matrix_client.py
index 0dea3845..a88c5d22 100644
--- a/src/backend/matrix_client.py
+++ b/src/backend/matrix_client.py
@@ -1376,6 +1376,8 @@ class MatrixClient(nio.AsyncClient):
             account.save_presence = False
 
         if set_status_msg:
+            account.status_msg = status_msg
+
             await super().set_presence(
                 "offline"  if presence == "invisible" else presence,
                 status_msg,