diff --git a/suricata.yaml b/suricata.yaml
index 2f5530828e..a63d07897f 100644
--- a/suricata.yaml
+++ b/suricata.yaml
@@ -154,6 +154,9 @@ outputs:
       log-dir: files    # directory to store the files
       force-magic: no   # force logging magic on all stored files
 
+# Magic file. The extension .mgc is added to the value here.
+#magic-file: /usr/share/file/magic
+
 # When running in NFQ inline mode, it is possible to use a simulated
 # non-terminal NFQUEUE verdict.
 # This permit to do send all needed packet to suricata via this a rule: