diff --git a/conf/application.conf b/conf/application.conf
index fbd8ce2..bcd7046 100644
--- a/conf/application.conf
+++ b/conf/application.conf
@@ -365,6 +365,11 @@ gitpitch {
   https = false
 
   storage {
+    #
+    # Directory indicated for this property must exist on disk.
+    # When setting a custom path for this directory
+    # it is strongly recommended to use an absolute path.
+    #
     home = "/tmp/gitpitch/swap"
   }