diff --git a/sbin/ipfw/ipfw.8 b/sbin/ipfw/ipfw.8
index f4450ef58cae..8fafdcc5b3db 100644
--- a/sbin/ipfw/ipfw.8
+++ b/sbin/ipfw/ipfw.8
@@ -1071,6 +1071,9 @@ Most connections need packets going in both directions.
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 Remember to test very carefully.
 It is a good idea to be near the console when doing this.
+If you cannot be near the console,
+use an auto-recovery script such as the one in
+.Pa /usr/share/examples/ipfw/change_rules.sh .
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 Don't forget the loopback interface.
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