diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index 4ff2f1e..855cb2f 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -1,2 +1,3 @@
 TOKEN=token-goes-here
-API_URL=api_url_goes_here
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+# Only change the API URL if you're using a selfhosted Revolt instance.
+API_URL=https://api.revolt.chat
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