diff --git a/dnscrypt-proxy/example-dnscrypt-proxy.toml b/dnscrypt-proxy/example-dnscrypt-proxy.toml
index 981eaea3..3b46a2fa 100644
--- a/dnscrypt-proxy/example-dnscrypt-proxy.toml
+++ b/dnscrypt-proxy/example-dnscrypt-proxy.toml
@@ -188,6 +188,13 @@ keepalive = 30
 cert_refresh_delay = 240
 
 
+## Initially don't check DNSCrypt server certificates for expiration, and
+## only start checking them after a first successful connection to a resolver.
+## This can be useful on routers with no battery-backed clock.
+
+# cert_ignore_timestamp = false
+
+
 ## DNSCrypt: Create a new, unique key for every single DNS query
 ## This may improve privacy but can also have a significant impact on CPU usage
 ## Only enable if you don't have a lot of network load