diff --git a/docs/docs/features/libraries.md b/docs/docs/features/libraries.md
index 08f37c6821..9f1cef0bc4 100644
--- a/docs/docs/features/libraries.md
+++ b/docs/docs/features/libraries.md
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 # External Libraries
 
+:::info
+Currently an external library can only belong to a single user which is selected when the library is initially created.
+:::
+
 External libraries track assets stored in the filesystem outside of Immich. When the external library is scanned, Immich will load videos and photos from disk and create the corresponding assets. These assets will then be shown in the main timeline, and they will look and behave like any other asset, including viewing on the map, adding to albums, etc. Later, if a file is modified outside of Immich, you need to scan the library for the changes to show up.
 
 If an external asset is deleted from disk, Immich will move it to trash on rescan. To restore the asset, you need to restore the original file. After 30 days the file will be removed from trash, and any changes to metadata within Immich will be lost.
diff --git a/docs/docs/guides/external-library.md b/docs/docs/guides/external-library.md
index ef467159e7..8ff45f2806 100644
--- a/docs/docs/guides/external-library.md
+++ b/docs/docs/guides/external-library.md
@@ -21,6 +21,10 @@ Restart Immich by running `docker compose up -d`.
 
 # Create the library
 
+:::info
+External library management requires administrator access and the steps below assume you are using an admin account.
+:::
+
 In the Immich web UI:
 
 - click the **Administration** link in the upper right corner.