diff --git a/source/_integrations/proxmoxve.markdown b/source/_integrations/proxmoxve.markdown
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--- a/source/_integrations/proxmoxve.markdown
+++ b/source/_integrations/proxmoxve.markdown
@@ -145,6 +145,10 @@ For the group to access the VMs we need to grant it the auditor role
 
 Creating a dedicated user for Home Assistant, limited to only to the access just created is the most secure method. These instructions use the `pve` realm for the user. This allows a connection, but ensures that the user is not authenticated for SSH connections. If you use the `pve` realm, just be sure to add `realm: pve` to your configuration.
 
+{% important %}
+The Home Assistant user you create must already exist on the Linux system.
+{% endimportant %}
+
 1. Click `Datacenter`
 2. Open `Permissions` and click `Users`
 3. Click `Add`