diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index fdffdf154..bec7cae60 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -36,6 +36,11 @@ VELA_API=http://localhost:8080
 # default: 30
 # VELA_MAX_BUILD_LIMIT=
 
+# customize the set of repos that are allowed to use schedules
+#
+# default: *
+# VELA_SCHEDULE_ALLOWLIST=
+
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