diff --git a/source/install/install-ubuntu.rst b/source/install/install-ubuntu.rst
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--- a/source/install/install-ubuntu.rst
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@@ -121,6 +121,10 @@ Verify that Mattermost is running: curl ``http://localhost:8065``. You should se
 
 The final step, depending on your requirements, is to run ``sudo systemctl enable mattermost.service`` so that Mattermost will start on system boot.
 
+.. note::
+
+	The value of the ``sslmode`` property in the ``DataSource`` configuration is entirely dependent on your native environment. Please consult the native environment setup documentation for guidance on its value. The available options for ``sslmode`` are ``disable`` or ``require``. For example, if you are using Amazon Lightsail as your data source, you must set ``sslmode`` to ``require`` to successfully connect to the database.
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