diff --git a/deploy.sh b/deploy.sh
index a1ede2b..1d77d28 100755
--- a/deploy.sh
+++ b/deploy.sh
@@ -36,6 +36,17 @@ confirm() {
 
 # ── Mode detection ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 
+echo ""
+echo "  This script covers:"
+echo "    1. Database  — create user/database, deploy schema + functions"
+echo "    2. UI        — build from source"
+echo "    3. Nginx     — reverse proxy config + SSL via certbot"
+echo "    4. Service   — install and enable systemd unit"
+echo "    5. Restart   — start or restart the API server"
+echo ""
+echo "  Each step will be confirmed before running."
+echo "  Press Ctrl+C at any time to abort."
+
 section "Mode"
 if [ ! -f .env ]; then
     echo "  No .env found — first-time install"