diff --git a/birdhouse/env.local.example b/birdhouse/env.local.example
index 0f1a1ebba..57b86bfb4 100644
--- a/birdhouse/env.local.example
+++ b/birdhouse/env.local.example
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ export DOC_URL="https://www.example.com/" # URL where /doc gets redirected
 export MAGPIE_SECRET=itzaseekrit
 export MAGPIE_ADMIN_USERNAME=admin
 # Magpie now requires a password length of at least 12 characters
+# For initial bootstrap only, change in the Magpie Web UI after initial boostrap.
 export MAGPIE_ADMIN_PASSWORD=qwertyqwerty!
 export TWITCHER_PROTECTED_PATH=/twitcher/ows/proxy
 export PHOENIX_PASSWORD=phoenix_pass