diff --git a/accessbot/channels.yaml b/accessbot/channels.yaml
index 3fbfb0b365..cf2fe5c03d 100755
--- a/accessbot/channels.yaml
+++ b/accessbot/channels.yaml
@@ -74,11 +74,13 @@ global:
   # c - no color messages allowed
   # n - no external messages (from clients that are not on the channels)
   # t - only chanops may change Topic
+  # s - secret, channel will not show up in /whois unless clients share
+  #     the channel
   # z - messages that would otherwise be blocked go to channel operators
   # M - client may speak only when registered and identified to NickServ
   # R - client may join only when registered and identified to NickServ
   # S - client may join only when using SSL Connection
-  mode: '+cnt'
+  mode: '+cnts'
   admins:
     - clarkb
     - frickler