diff --git a/matrix_sdk_crypto/src/verification/machine.rs b/matrix_sdk_crypto/src/verification/machine.rs
index d9ad17ab..a9085a2b 100644
--- a/matrix_sdk_crypto/src/verification/machine.rs
+++ b/matrix_sdk_crypto/src/verification/machine.rs
@@ -53,6 +53,9 @@ impl VerificationMachine {
             AnyToDeviceEventContent::KeyVerificationStart(content),
         );
 
+        self.verifications
+            .insert(sas.flow_id().to_owned(), sas.clone());
+
         (sas, request)
     }