diff --git a/template.env b/template.env
index f26b0ad..7ddd190 100644
--- a/template.env
+++ b/template.env
@@ -44,8 +44,8 @@ BASE_URL=
 # store settings in db except those that must stay in config.php. true/false, defaults to false
 ENABLE_DB_SETTINGS=
 
-# Defines what mail system to use defaults to 'mail' which is provided in docker-compose.yml
-SMTP_FQDN=mail
+# defines the FQDN of the mail sub-system (defaults to 'mail')
+# SMTP_FQDN=
 
 # optional and used by the mail sub-system
 SMARTHOST_ADDRESS=