diff --git a/src/components/views/settings/EventIndexPanel.js b/src/components/views/settings/EventIndexPanel.js
index d1a02de16d..4af5ad6123 100644
--- a/src/components/views/settings/EventIndexPanel.js
+++ b/src/components/views/settings/EventIndexPanel.js
@@ -229,7 +229,7 @@ export default class EventIndexPanel extends React.Component {
                     <p>
                         {this.state.enabling
                             ? <InlineSpinner />
-                            : _t("Message search initilisation failed")
+                            : _t("Message search initialisation failed")
                         }
                     </p>
                     {EventIndexPeg.error && (
diff --git a/src/i18n/strings/en_EN.json b/src/i18n/strings/en_EN.json
index f1b700540f..5910ee803c 100644
--- a/src/i18n/strings/en_EN.json
+++ b/src/i18n/strings/en_EN.json
@@ -1086,7 +1086,7 @@
     "Securely cache encrypted messages locally for them to appear in search results.": "Securely cache encrypted messages locally for them to appear in search results.",
     "%(brand)s is missing some components required for securely caching encrypted messages locally. If you'd like to experiment with this feature, build a custom %(brand)s Desktop with <nativeLink>search components added</nativeLink>.": "%(brand)s is missing some components required for securely caching encrypted messages locally. If you'd like to experiment with this feature, build a custom %(brand)s Desktop with <nativeLink>search components added</nativeLink>.",
     "%(brand)s can't securely cache encrypted messages locally while running in a web browser. Use <desktopLink>%(brand)s Desktop</desktopLink> for encrypted messages to appear in search results.": "%(brand)s can't securely cache encrypted messages locally while running in a web browser. Use <desktopLink>%(brand)s Desktop</desktopLink> for encrypted messages to appear in search results.",
-    "Message search initilisation failed": "Message search initilisation failed",
+    "Message search initialisation failed": "Message search initialisation failed",
     "Connecting to integration manager...": "Connecting to integration manager...",
     "Cannot connect to integration manager": "Cannot connect to integration manager",
     "The integration manager is offline or it cannot reach your homeserver.": "The integration manager is offline or it cannot reach your homeserver.",