diff --git a/lam/docs/manual-sources/howto.xml b/lam/docs/manual-sources/howto.xml
index eadaa931..1078a346 100644
--- a/lam/docs/manual-sources/howto.xml
+++ b/lam/docs/manual-sources/howto.xml
@@ -2317,7 +2317,8 @@ Have fun!
 
           <listitem>
             <para>Password hash type: If possible use CRYPT-SHA512 or SSHA to
-            protect your user's passwords.</para>
+            protect your user's passwords. The option SASL will set the
+            password to "{SASL}&lt;user name&gt;".</para>
           </listitem>
 
           <listitem>