diff --git a/installer/templates/new/config/prod.exs b/installer/templates/new/config/prod.exs
index 48d2fa4dbc..a0bf3996ef 100644
--- a/installer/templates/new/config/prod.exs
+++ b/installer/templates/new/config/prod.exs
@@ -55,6 +55,10 @@ config :logger, level: :info
 #
 #     config :<%= application_name %>, <%= application_module %>.Endpoint, server: true
 #
+# You will also need to set the application root to `.` in order for the new static
+# assets to be served after a hot upgrade.
+#
+#     config :<%= application_name %>, <%= application_module %>.Endpoint, root: "."
 
 # Finally import the config/prod.secret.exs
 # which should be versioned separately.