diff --git a/awx/api/templates/api/job_template_survey_spec.md b/awx/api/templates/api/job_template_survey_spec.md
index be73c0b1f4..0eba630328 100644
--- a/awx/api/templates/api/job_template_survey_spec.md
+++ b/awx/api/templates/api/job_template_survey_spec.md
@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ list of survey items.
 Within each survey item `type` must be one of:
 
 * text: For survey questions expecting a textual answer
+* password: For survey questions expecting a password or other sensitive information
 * integer: For survey questions expecting a whole number answer
 * float: For survey questions expecting a decimal number
 * multiplechoice: For survey questions where one option from a list is required
@@ -116,4 +117,4 @@ Here is a more comprehensive example showing the various question types and thei
                 "default": ""
             }
         ]
-    }
\ No newline at end of file
+    }