diff --git a/conf/app.ini b/custom.sample/app.ini
similarity index 99%
rename from conf/app.ini
rename to custom.sample/app.ini
index 3e279984ad..c653abcc2f 100644
--- a/conf/app.ini
+++ b/custom.sample/app.ini
@@ -1,3 +1,7 @@
+; This file lists the default values used by Gitea
+; Copy required sections to your own app.ini (default is custom/conf/app.ini)
+; and modify as needed.
+
 ; App name that shows on every page title
 APP_NAME = Gitea: Git with a cup of tea
 ; Change it if you run locally