diff --git a/admin-guide/configuration/software/packages.md b/admin-guide/configuration/software/packages.md
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@@ -90,6 +90,8 @@ Note that packages installed with `pip` are not updated automatically!
 
 ## Install Software using Flatpak
 
+Flatpak is available by default on workstation type systems. Alternatively you may enable/disable flatpak support in Hiera by setting `base::enable_flatpak` to `true` respectively `false`.
+
 The `flatpak` tag can be used to install a software via flatpak. Best use the full Flatpak Application ID, like `dev.zed.Zed`:
 
 ```yaml