diff --git a/config/gitlab.yml.example b/config/gitlab.yml.example
index 067dbd9b..f47625eb 100644
--- a/config/gitlab.yml.example
+++ b/config/gitlab.yml.example
@@ -1,6 +1,12 @@
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 # Gitlab application config file  #
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+#
+# How to use:
+# 1. copy file as gitlab.yml
+# 2. Replace gitlab -> host with your domain
+# 3. Replace gitolite -> ssh_host with your domain
+# 4. Replace gitlab -> email_from
 
 #
 # 1. GitLab app settings