diff --git a/content/docs/command-reference/config.md b/content/docs/command-reference/config.md
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--- a/content/docs/command-reference/config.md
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@@ -87,6 +87,10 @@ This is the main section with the general config options:
   and `false` (default). Set with the `--no-scm` option of `dvc init`
   ([more details](/doc/command-reference/init#initializing-dvc-without-git)).
 
+- `core.check_update` - disable/enable DVC's automatic update checks, which
+  notify the user when a new version is available. Accepts values `true`
+  (default) and `false`.
+
 ### remote
 
 These are sections in the config file that describe particular remotes. They