diff --git a/docs/content/config/advanced/kubernetes.md b/docs/content/config/advanced/kubernetes.md
index 268094a6..337f1e36 100644
--- a/docs/content/config/advanced/kubernetes.md
+++ b/docs/content/config/advanced/kubernetes.md
@@ -140,6 +140,9 @@ If using our Helm chart is not viable for you, here is some guidance to start wi
                 app: mailserver
 
             spec:
+              # `Local` is most likely required, otherwise every incoming request would be identified by the external IP,
+              # which will get banned by Fail2Ban when monitored services are not configured for PROXY protocol
+              externalTrafficPolicy: Local
               type: LoadBalancer
 
               selector: