diff --git a/libsession/src/main/java/org/session/libsession/messaging/messages/control/ExpirationTimerUpdate.kt b/libsession/src/main/java/org/session/libsession/messaging/messages/control/ExpirationTimerUpdate.kt
index 2a80074a39..1473146237 100644
--- a/libsession/src/main/java/org/session/libsession/messaging/messages/control/ExpirationTimerUpdate.kt
+++ b/libsession/src/main/java/org/session/libsession/messaging/messages/control/ExpirationTimerUpdate.kt
@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ class ExpirationTimerUpdate() : ControlMessage() {
     var syncTarget: String? = null
     var duration: Int? = 0
 
+    override val isSelfSendValid: Boolean = true
+
     companion object {
         const val TAG = "ExpirationTimerUpdate"