diff --git a/roles/matrix-bridge-mautrix-hangouts/defaults/main.yml b/roles/matrix-bridge-mautrix-hangouts/defaults/main.yml
index a2d5aa625..b66dbfdd6 100644
--- a/roles/matrix-bridge-mautrix-hangouts/defaults/main.yml
+++ b/roles/matrix-bridge-mautrix-hangouts/defaults/main.yml
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ matrix_mautrix_hangouts_configuration_yaml: |
 
       # Number of chats to sync (and create portals for) on startup/login.
       # Maximum 20, set 0 to disable automatic syncing.
-      initial_chat_sync: 10
+      initial_chat_sync: 20
       # Whether or not the Hangouts users of logged in Matrix users should be
       # invited to private chats when the user sends a message from another client.
       invite_own_puppet_to_pm: false
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ matrix_mautrix_hangouts_configuration_yaml: |
       #   domain - All users on that homeserver
       #     mxid - Specific user
       permissions:
-        '{{ matrix_mautrix_hangouts_homeserver_domain }}': user
+        '{{ matrix_mautrix_hangouts_homeserver_domain }}': admin
 
   # Python logging configuration.
   #