diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 17b4cca..a9963fd 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -31,7 +31,12 @@ In the root of this project you will find a file called `config.env`. Open this
 
 - Set `SUPPORT_EMAIL` - This will appear as the support email in emails sent out by your instance.
 
-- Configure `SMTP_HOST`, `SMTP_PORT`, `SMTP_USER` and `SMTP_PWD` with the details of your SMTP server.
+- Configure your SMTP server
+  - `SMTP_HOST` - The host address of your SMTP server
+  - `SMTP_PORT` - The port of your SMTP server
+  - `SMTP_SECURE` - Set to "true" if SSL is enabled for your SMTP connection
+  - `SMTP_USER` - The username (if auth is enabled)
+  - `SMTP_PWD` - The password (if auth is enabled)
 
 ### Start the server
 
diff --git a/config.env b/config.env
index c8d9dbe..5a48698 100644
--- a/config.env
+++ b/config.env
@@ -3,5 +3,6 @@ NEXT_PUBLIC_BASE_URL=replace-me
 SUPPORT_EMAIL=replace-me
 SMTP_HOST=replace-me
 SMTP_PORT=replace-me
+SMTP_SECURE=false
 SMTP_USER=replace-me
 SMTP_PWD=replace-me