diff --git a/ee/ucp/admin/configure/join-nodes/join-linux-nodes-to-cluster.md b/ee/ucp/admin/configure/join-nodes/join-linux-nodes-to-cluster.md
index 5924cfaf55..1120acd1b1 100644
--- a/ee/ucp/admin/configure/join-nodes/join-linux-nodes-to-cluster.md
+++ b/ee/ucp/admin/configure/join-nodes/join-linux-nodes-to-cluster.md
@@ -107,7 +107,8 @@ you demote them to workers.
 
 You can remove worker nodes from the cluster at any time:
 
-1.  Navigate to the **Nodes** page and select the node.
+1.  Ensure that the node has been shutdown or has left the swarm (i.e. `docker swarm leave`). 
+2.  Navigate to the **Nodes** page and select the node.
 2.  In the details pane, click **Actions** and select **Remove**.
 3.  Click **Confirm** when you're prompted.