diff --git a/.env.sample b/.env.sample
index 3544110c6..9c71d50a9 100644
--- a/.env.sample
+++ b/.env.sample
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ DB_PORT=3306
 DB_USERNAME=std_notes_user
 DB_PASSWORD=changeme123
 DB_DATABASE=standard_notes_db
+DB_TYPE=mysql
 
 #########
 # CACHE #