diff --git a/doc/SSL.md b/doc/SSL.md
index b7b20959a1..9bef405ace 100644
--- a/doc/SSL.md
+++ b/doc/SSL.md
@@ -185,3 +185,6 @@ to connect from the command-line to port 51232.
 ```
 ./gradlew run --args=rptools-maptool+tcps://${localips[0]}:51232
 ```
+
+Alternatively the "Use SSL" checkbox in the "Direct" tab of the connect dialog
+can be checked to specify to connect with SSL.