diff --git a/docs/usage/configuration-options.md b/docs/usage/configuration-options.md
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@@ -2785,6 +2785,12 @@ Read the parser documentation at [breejs.github.io/later/parsers.html#text](http
 To parse Cron syntax, Renovate uses [@cheap-glitch/mi-cron](https://github.com/cheap-glitch/mi-cron).
 Renovate does not support scheduled minutes or "at an exact time" granularity.
 
+<!-- prettier-ignore -->
+!!! tip
+    If you want to _disable_ Renovate, then avoid setting `schedule` to `"never"`.
+    Instead, use the `enabled` config option to disable Renovate.
+    Read the [`enabled` config option docs](https://docs.renovatebot.com/configuration-options/#enabled) to learn more.
+
 <!-- prettier-ignore -->
 !!! note
     Actions triggered via the [Dependency Dashboard](https://docs.renovatebot.com/configuration-options/#dependencydashboard) are not restricted by a configured schedule.