diff --git a/minetest.conf b/minetest.conf
index 223587f4d..97d1f5cd6 100644
--- a/minetest.conf
+++ b/minetest.conf
@@ -32,6 +32,10 @@ movement_gravity = 10.4
 # humid_rivers would cause the MushroomIsland biome to appear frequently around rivers.
 mgvalleys_spflags = noaltitude_chill,noaltitude_dry,nohumid_rivers,vary_river_depth
 
+# From how far blocks are generated for clients, stated in mapblocks (16 nodes).
+# Probably values >10 won't work because of numerous overridings. Type: int.
+max_block_generate_distance = 13
+
 # MCL2-specific stuff
 keepInventory = false