diff --git a/include/email.tmpl b/include/email.tmpl
index f3ce71d..1b1e6eb 100644
--- a/include/email.tmpl
+++ b/include/email.tmpl
@@ -18,4 +18,11 @@ you'll be able to get updates and announcements.  You can do so via
 webmail, or by using mutt from the command line (Or, the imap client of
 your choice.
 
+A recovery file has been written at ~/.thunix/recovery.  This file
+currently contains your email address.  You can remove this file at any
+time, or change it to whatever email address you would like to use to
+recover your account.  You can also replace the email with a passphrase.
+However, if this file does not exist, or contains outdated information, we
+will not be able to assist in recovering your account.
+
 Finally, welcome aboard!