diff --git a/docker-cloud/apps/deploy-to-cloud-btn.md b/docker-cloud/apps/deploy-to-cloud-btn.md
index 0275770127..3b17b4beb0 100644
--- a/docker-cloud/apps/deploy-to-cloud-btn.md
+++ b/docker-cloud/apps/deploy-to-cloud-btn.md
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ The button redirects the user to the **Launch new Stack** wizard, with the stack
 
 The user can still modify the stack definition before deployment.
 
+Note: In order for the **Deploy to Docker Cloud** deployment to work correctly, users must be logged into Docker Cloud prior to clicking the button otherwise a 404 error will be returned.
 
 ## Adding the 'Deploy to Docker Cloud' button in GitHub
 
@@ -60,4 +61,4 @@ where `<repo_url>` is the path to your GitHub repository. For example:
 
 You can use your own image for the link (or no image). Our **Deploy to Docker Cloud** image is available at the following URL:
 
-* `https://files.cloud.docker.com/images/deploy-to-dockercloud.svg`
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+* `https://files.cloud.docker.com/images/deploy-to-dockercloud.svg`