diff --git a/content/manuals/enterprise/security/hardened-desktop/settings-management/_index.md b/content/manuals/enterprise/security/hardened-desktop/settings-management/_index.md
index 76d518757180..71bcb57f3408 100644
--- a/content/manuals/enterprise/security/hardened-desktop/settings-management/_index.md
+++ b/content/manuals/enterprise/security/hardened-desktop/settings-management/_index.md
@@ -60,6 +60,8 @@ When multiple policies exist, Docker Desktop applies them in this order:
 
 ## Set up Settings Management
 
+You can create settings management policies at any time, but your organization needs to verify a domain before the policies take effect. 
+
 1. Check that you have [added and verified](/manuals/enterprise/security/domain-management.md#add-and-verify-a-domain) your organization's domain.
 2. [Enforce sign-in](/manuals/enterprise/security/enforce-sign-in/_index.md) to
 ensure all developers authenticate with your organization.
diff --git a/content/manuals/enterprise/security/hardened-desktop/settings-management/configure-admin-console.md b/content/manuals/enterprise/security/hardened-desktop/settings-management/configure-admin-console.md
index 620b4264eae7..415687705f0b 100644
--- a/content/manuals/enterprise/security/hardened-desktop/settings-management/configure-admin-console.md
+++ b/content/manuals/enterprise/security/hardened-desktop/settings-management/configure-admin-console.md
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ Before you begin, make sure you have:
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 >
-> You must add users to your verified domain for settings to take effect.
+> You can create settings management policies at any time, but your organization needs to verify a domain before the policies take effect. 
 
 ## Create a settings policy