diff --git a/riot.im/develop/config.json b/riot.im/develop/config.json
index 6c83acaff9..2604c47721 100644
--- a/riot.im/develop/config.json
+++ b/riot.im/develop/config.json
@@ -18,7 +18,8 @@
         "feature_custom_tags": "labs",
         "feature_state_counters": "labs",
         "feature_many_integration_managers": "labs",
-        "feature_user_info_panel": "labs"
+        "feature_user_info_panel": "labs",
+        "feature_dm_verification": "labs"
     },
     "welcomeUserId": "@riot-bot:matrix.org",
     "piwik": {