diff --git a/docs/contributing/README.md b/docs/contributing/README.md
index c0c338b42695..d472366c43b5 100644
--- a/docs/contributing/README.md
+++ b/docs/contributing/README.md
@@ -151,6 +151,11 @@ the terms of the DCO.
 
 Using `-s` with `git commit` will automatically add this header.
 
+!!! tip
+    If you develop using PyCharm, there is a `Show Commit Options` icon to the right of the `Commit and Push...` button in the `Commit` window.
+    Opening it will bring up a `git` window where you can modify the `Author` and enable `Sign-off commit`.
+    This ensures that all your commits are automatically signed-off by PyCharm.
+
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