diff --git a/sample-dcrd.conf b/sample-dcrd.conf
index 7a94089967..3276386ba4 100644
--- a/sample-dcrd.conf
+++ b/sample-dcrd.conf
@@ -21,6 +21,9 @@
 ; Use testnet.
 ; testnet=1
 
+; Use simnet.
+; simnet=1
+
 ; Connect via a SOCKS5 proxy.  NOTE: Specifying a proxy will disable listening
 ; for incoming connections unless listen addresses are provided via the 'listen'
 ; option.