diff --git a/docsite/docs/configuration/sources/mpd.mdx b/docsite/docs/configuration/sources/mpd.mdx
index 491fbc34..eca4ac75 100644
--- a/docsite/docs/configuration/sources/mpd.mdx
+++ b/docsite/docs/configuration/sources/mpd.mdx
@@ -18,6 +18,8 @@ bind_to_address	"any"   # or a specific ipv4/v6 address
 port            "6600"
 ```
 
+Multi-scrobbler requires only the [`read`](https://mpd.readthedocs.io/en/stable/user.html#permissions-and-passwords) permission in order to monitor your activity.
+
 ## Configuration
 
 <Config config="MPDSourceConfig" fileContent={MPDConfig} name="mpd">