diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index da12344ec9..a87b2f353b 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -324,6 +324,11 @@ PUSHER_SECRET=
 PUSHER_ID=
 DEMO_USERNAME=
 DEMO_PASSWORD=
+
+#
+# The v2 layout is very experimental. If it breaks you get to keep both parts.
+# Be wary of data loss.
+#
 FIREFLY_III_LAYOUT=v1
 
 #