diff --git a/docs/sources/administration/configuration.md b/docs/sources/administration/configuration.md
index 2a723b0b134..4a9091c2751 100644
--- a/docs/sources/administration/configuration.md
+++ b/docs/sources/administration/configuration.md
@@ -45,9 +45,11 @@ For example:
 ;http_port = 3000
 ```
 
-## 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_<SectionName>_<KeyName>