diff --git a/splitgraph/commandline/engine.py b/splitgraph/commandline/engine.py
index 9153b86e..e34d9665 100644
--- a/splitgraph/commandline/engine.py
+++ b/splitgraph/commandline/engine.py
@@ -202,7 +202,9 @@ def _update_bar(
     "--cap-add", help="Add kernel capabilities to the engine container", multiple=True, default=[]
 )
 @click.argument("name", default=DEFAULT_ENGINE)
-@click.password_option()
+@click.password_option(
+    prompt="Enter a password to protect your local engine. \nWill be saved to .sgconfig (usually ~/.splitgraph/.sgconfig)\nPassword"
+)
 def add_engine_c(
     image,
     port,