1 files changed, 6 insertions, 12 deletions
diff --git a/synapse/handlers/directory.py b/synapse/handlers/directory.py
index 164363cdc5..5d79c6690c 100644
--- a/synapse/handlers/directory.py
+++ b/synapse/handlers/directory.py
@@ -56,17 +56,11 @@ class DirectoryHandler(BaseHandler):
         if not servers:
             raise SynapseError(400, "Failed to get server list")
 
-        try:
-            yield self.store.create_room_alias_association(
-                room_alias,
-                room_id,
-                servers
-            )
-        except sqlite3.IntegrityError:
-            defer.returnValue("Already exists")
-
-        # TODO: Send the room event.
-        yield self._update_room_alias_events(user_id, room_id)
+        yield self.store.create_room_alias_association(
+            room_alias,
+            room_id,
+            servers
+        )
 
     @defer.inlineCallbacks
     def delete_association(self, user_id, room_alias):
@@ -136,7 +130,7 @@ class DirectoryHandler(BaseHandler):
         })
 
     @defer.inlineCallbacks
-    def _update_room_alias_events(self, user_id, room_id):
+    def send_room_alias_update_event(self, user_id, room_id):
         aliases = yield self.store.get_aliases_for_room(room_id)
 
         event = self.event_factory.create_event(