diff --git a/release/Makefile b/release/Makefile
index e99daf2ae70..298ac065d23 100644
--- a/release/Makefile
+++ b/release/Makefile
@@ -17,6 +17,8 @@
 # the "nodev" option, otherwise the chrooted "buildworld" will likely
 # fail.
 #
+# Note: If you add options to this file, please keep release(7) updated!
+#
 # Set these, release builder!
 #
 # Fixed version: