diff --git a/welcome-email.tmpl b/welcome-email.tmpl
index 476c75b..e4bc324 100644
--- a/welcome-email.tmpl
+++ b/welcome-email.tmpl
@@ -38,9 +38,9 @@ replacing ctrl-b with ctrl-a. otherwise, you can disable the autolaunch with the
 byobu-disable command. feel free to holler on the mailing list or on irc if you
 have any questions or need help!
 
-the expected ssh fingerprint is SHA256:R3qNfKIF3IiXhKCbFX6rCKl73yzexi9Wodsow6XFres
-and can also be found in the sshfp dns records. enable VerifyHostKeyDNS
-in your ~/.ssh/config to check against that.
+our ssh fingerprints can be found in our sshfp dns records.
+add -o 'VerifyHostKeyDNS=yes' to your ssh command or set it in
+your local ~/.ssh/config.
 
 we look forward to seeing you around! welcome to the ~team!