diff --git a/res/home.html b/res/home.html
index b7d9a14dd1d..8a94d4af22e 100644
--- a/res/home.html
+++ b/res/home.html
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ <h2>_t("Decentralised, encrypted chat &amp; collaboration powered by") <a href="
         <div class="mx_HomePage_row">
             <div>
                 <h3>_t("Search the room directory")</h3>
-                <a class="mx_HomePage_room" href="#/room/#matrix:matrix.org">
+                <a class="mx_HomePage_room" href="#/directory">
                     <img class="mx_HomePage_icon" src="img/icons-directory.svg">
                 </a>
                 <span class="mx_HomePage_comment">