diff --git a/TEMPLATE.env b/TEMPLATE.env
index 156f20c7..1aa840a5 100644
--- a/TEMPLATE.env
+++ b/TEMPLATE.env
@@ -24,6 +24,10 @@ ALLOWED_HOSTS=*
 # Set to True (capitalized) if you want people to be able to sign up for your Shynet instance (not recommended)
 SIGNUPS_ENABLED=False
 
+# Should user email addresses be verified? Only set this to `required` if you've setup the email settings and allow
+# public sign-ups; otherwise, it's unnecessary.
+ACCOUNT_EMAIL_VERIFICATION=none
+
 # The timezone of the admin panel. Affects how dates are displayed.
 TIME_ZONE=America/New_York