diff --git a/server-setup.rst b/server-setup.rst
index dc57dc6..dc41e85 100644
--- a/server-setup.rst
+++ b/server-setup.rst
@@ -167,6 +167,9 @@ If everything is set up correctly, you can start MAD:
 Deploying behind a Reverse Proxy
 ================================
 
+.. note::
+  Using a Reverse Proxy is strongly recommended but not required.
+
 MAD supports being run behind a Reverse Proxy.  
 
 NGINX