diff --git a/manual/faq.rst b/manual/faq.rst
index 26714c27de..78571cebe1 100644
--- a/manual/faq.rst
+++ b/manual/faq.rst
@@ -473,6 +473,10 @@ antivirus program.
           gmail you will need to 
           `allow less secure apps as descibed here <https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/6010255>`_.
 
+.. note:: If you are concerned about giving |app| access to your email
+          account, simply create a new free email account with Hotmail or Gmail
+          and use it only for |app|.
+
 Why is my device not detected in linux?
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