diff --git a/ethermess.7 b/ethermess.7
index b278a39..a72f16b 100644
--- a/ethermess.7
+++ b/ethermess.7
@@ -282,6 +282,8 @@ looking at the cache and then regardless of whether it was in the cache or
 not sending a status request packet.
 This way the user can both receive an answer fast and in case the cached
 value was outdated get the correct result once it arrives.
+.Ss Starting up
+An implementation should broadcast its status and nick on startup.
 .Ss Shutting down
 When an implementation exits, it should broadcast a status packet with the
 status set to 0x02 (offline) and nick set to the current nick.