diff --git a/.env.sample b/.env.sample
index bf307b694..dcc93a5e1 100644
--- a/.env.sample
+++ b/.env.sample
@@ -8,8 +8,7 @@
 
 # –––––––––––––––– REQUIRED ––––––––––––––––
 
-# Generate a unique 32 character hexadecimal key. The format is important as this
-# value is fed directly into encryption libraries. You should use `openssl rand -hex 32`
+# Generate a hex-encoded 32-byte random key. You should use `openssl rand -hex 32`
 # in your terminal to generate a random value.
 SECRET_KEY=generate_a_new_key