diff --git a/FAQ.md b/FAQ.md index fe2fc3145d..b3ac835410 100644 --- a/FAQ.md +++ b/FAQ.md @@ -363,11 +363,12 @@ Your username is likely easily guessed, so this is insecure. *Plain text connection* Your username and password and all messages will be sent and received unencrypted, which is **very insecure** -because a [man-in-the-middle attack](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man-in-the-middle_attack) is very simple on an unecrypted connection. +because a [man-in-the-middle attack](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man-in-the-middle_attack) is very simple on an unencrypted connection. If you still want to use an invalid security certificate, an empty password or a plain text connection you'll need to enable insecure connections in the account and/or identity settings. STARTTLS should be selected for plain text connections. +If you enable insecure connections, you should connect via private, trusted networks only and never via public networks, like offered in hotels, airports, etc.