diff --git a/docker/root/defaults/cron b/docker/root/defaults/cron
index 358a981f..0deb3568 100644
--- a/docker/root/defaults/cron
+++ b/docker/root/defaults/cron
@@ -4,9 +4,12 @@
 # default `./config.yaml` and `./subscriptions.yaml`, so you don't need to use the
 # `--config` CLI option or pass a `SUBPATH` to the `$ ytdl-sub sub` sub-command.
 #
-# To prevent users accidentally triggering throttles or bans or downloading before
-# testing their configuration, these default options only simulate a few
-# downloads. Remove the `--dry-run` and `-o ...` CLI options when you've tested your
-# configuration and you're ready to download entries unattended:
-
-ytdl-sub --dry-run sub -o '--ytdl_options.max_downloads 3'
+# Test your configuration and subscriptions carefully before automating downloads to
+# prevent triggering throttles or bans:
+#
+# https://ytdl-sub.readthedocs.io/en/latest/guides/getting_started/downloading.html
+#
+# Once you've tested your configuration and you're ready to download entries unattended,
+# remove the next line and un-comment the following line:
+echo "WARNING: Read /config/ytdl-sub-configs/cron and modify to automate downloads."
+# ytdl-sub sub