diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -81,6 +81,8 @@ These environment variables are accepted:
 - PW_DB_HOST
 - PW_DB_PORT
 - PW_DB_LOG_MODE
+- PW_DB_SSL_MODE
+
 
 ## Hello Contributors