1 files changed, 7 insertions, 0 deletions
diff --git a/tests/utils.py b/tests/utils.py
index 9bff3ff3b9..151db4b890 100644
--- a/tests/utils.py
+++ b/tests/utils.py
@@ -73,6 +73,13 @@ def setup_test_homeserver(name="test", datastore=None, config=None, reactor=None
         config.block_events_without_consent_error = None
         config.media_storage_providers = []
         config.auto_join_rooms = []
+        config.limit_usage_by_mau = False
+        config.max_mau_value = 50
+        config.mau_limits_reserved_threepids = []
+
+        # we need a sane default_room_version, otherwise attempts to create rooms will
+        # fail.
+        config.default_room_version = "1"
 
         # disable user directory updates, because they get done in the
         # background, which upsets the test runner.