diff --git a/data/anope.example.conf b/data/anope.example.conf
index 68db39c4d..9405c4dac 100644
--- a/data/anope.example.conf
+++ b/data/anope.example.conf
@@ -587,7 +587,7 @@ include
 }
 
 /*
- * [OPTIONAL] NickServ
+ * [RECOMMENDED] NickServ
  *
  * Includes nickserv.example.conf, which is necessary for NickServ functionality.
  *