diff --git a/akka-javasdk/src/main/resources/reference.conf b/akka-javasdk/src/main/resources/reference.conf
index 67f30f081..ca968095d 100644
--- a/akka-javasdk/src/main/resources/reference.conf
+++ b/akka-javasdk/src/main/resources/reference.conf
@@ -92,4 +92,6 @@ akka.javasdk {
       collector-endpoint = ${?COLLECTOR_ENDPOINT}
     }
   }
+  # The comma separated active profiles to use, used to enable or disable certain components
+  profiles.active = ""
 }