diff --git a/matrix-sdk-android/src/main/java/im/vector/matrix/android/internal/database/SessionRealmConfigurationFactory.kt b/matrix-sdk-android/src/main/java/im/vector/matrix/android/internal/database/SessionRealmConfigurationFactory.kt
index bc806a56a4..24f8a83c56 100644
--- a/matrix-sdk-android/src/main/java/im/vector/matrix/android/internal/database/SessionRealmConfigurationFactory.kt
+++ b/matrix-sdk-android/src/main/java/im/vector/matrix/android/internal/database/SessionRealmConfigurationFactory.kt
@@ -57,6 +57,7 @@ internal class SessionRealmConfigurationFactory @Inject constructor(private val
                 .apply()
 
         val realmConfiguration = RealmConfiguration.Builder()
+                .compactOnLaunch()
                 .directory(directory)
                 .name(REALM_NAME)
                 .apply {