diff --git a/docs/running.rst b/docs/running.rst
index 4912512f..6c8d0ede 100644
--- a/docs/running.rst
+++ b/docs/running.rst
@@ -10,4 +10,11 @@ When Mopidy says ``MPD server running at [127.0.0.1]:6600`` it's ready to
 accept connections by any MPD client. Check out our non-exhaustive
 :doc:`/clients/mpd` list to find recommended clients.
 
-To stop Mopidy, press ``CTRL+C``.
+To stop Mopidy, press ``CTRL+C`` in the terminal where you started Mopidy.
+
+Mopidy will also shut down properly if you send it the TERM signal, e.g. by
+using ``kill``::
+
+    kill `ps ax | grep mopidy | grep -v grep | cut -d' ' -f1`
+
+This can be useful e.g. if you create init script for managing Mopidy.