diff --git a/doc/faq.rst b/doc/faq.rst
index b0e8495aa..8ddbce66f 100644
--- a/doc/faq.rst
+++ b/doc/faq.rst
@@ -32,13 +32,14 @@ How can I specify encryption passwords automatically?
 
 When you run ``restic backup``, you need to enter the passphrase on
 the console. This is not very convenient for automated backups, so you
-can also provide the password through the ``--password-file`` option
-or ``RESTIC_PASSWORD`` environment. A discussion is in progress over
-implementing unattended backups happens in :issue:`533`.
+can also provide the password through the ``--password-file`` option, or one of
+the environment variables ``RESTIC_PASSWORD`` or ``RESTIC_PASSWORD_FILE``
+environment variables. A discussion is in progress over implementing unattended
+backups happens in :issue:`533`.
 
 .. important:: Be careful how you set the environment; using the env
                command, a `system()` call or using inline shell
-               scripts (e.g. `RESTIC_PASSWORD=password borg ...`)
+               scripts (e.g. `RESTIC_PASSWORD=password restic ...`)
                might expose the credentials in the process list
                directly and they will be readable to all users on a
                system. Using export in a shell script file should be