diff --git a/synapse/handlers/room.py b/synapse/handlers/room.py
index 6b116dce8ce..506b03502a1 100644
--- a/synapse/handlers/room.py
+++ b/synapse/handlers/room.py
@@ -956,6 +956,7 @@ async def create_room(
             room_alias=room_alias,
             power_level_content_override=power_level_content_override,
             creator_join_profile=creator_join_profile,
+            ignore_forced_encryption=ignore_forced_encryption,
         )
 
         # we avoid dropping the lock between invites, as otherwise joins can