diff --git a/assets/example.conf b/assets/example.conf
index 20a909a..94b887e 100644
--- a/assets/example.conf
+++ b/assets/example.conf
@@ -5,6 +5,9 @@
 # ref. https://wiki.hyprland.org/Hypr-Ecosystem/hyprlock/#general-remarks
 #
 # shortcuts to clear password buffer: ESC, Ctrl+U, Ctrl+Backspace
+#
+# you can get started by copying this config to ~/.config/hypr/hyprlock.conf
+#
 
 $font = Monospace