diff --git a/config b/config
index 75428049..9ce2755e 100644
--- a/config
+++ b/config
@@ -61,6 +61,8 @@ ldap_attribute = uid
 ldap_binddn =
 # LDAP password for initial login, used with ldap_binddn
 ldap_password =
+# LDAP scope of the search
+ldap_scope = OneLevel
 
 # PAM group user should be member of
 pam_group_membership =