diff --git a/docs/sources/administration/configuration.md b/docs/sources/administration/configuration.md index b0dee4f6bda..4d1fc7e9aba 100644 --- a/docs/sources/administration/configuration.md +++ b/docs/sources/administration/configuration.md @@ -53,9 +53,11 @@ Semicolons (the `;` char) are the standard way to comment out lines in a `.ini` A common problem is forgetting to uncomment a line in the `custom.ini` (or `grafana.ini`) file which causes the configuration option to be ignored. -## Configure with environment variables +## Override configuration with environment variables -All options in the configuration file can be overridden using environment variables using the syntax: +Do not use environment variables to _add_ new configuration settings. Instead, use environmental variables to _override_ existing options. + +To override an option: ```bash GF__