diff --git a/data/default_config.cfg b/data/default_config.cfg
index 540e021e..e870941d 100644
--- a/data/default_config.cfg
+++ b/data/default_config.cfg
@@ -67,6 +67,10 @@ completion = normal
 # a SPACE will always be added after that
 after_completion = ,
 
+# The maximum length of the nickname that will be displayed in the
+# conversation window.
+max_nick_length = 25
+
 # a list of words (separated by a colon (:)) that will be
 # highlighted if said by someone on a room
 highlight_on =