diff --git a/content/manuals/dhi/migration/examples/python.md b/content/manuals/dhi/migration/examples/python.md
index 59a7dfb210d2..a844acc5dbc1 100644
--- a/content/manuals/dhi/migration/examples/python.md
+++ b/content/manuals/dhi/migration/examples/python.md
@@ -22,6 +22,10 @@ Hardened Images. Each example includes five variations:
 > supported for simplicity, but come with tradeoffs in size and security.
 >
 > You must authenticate to `dhi.io` before you can pull Docker Hardened Images.
+> Use your Docker ID credentials (the same username and password you use for
+> Docker Hub). If you don't have a Docker account, [create
+> one](../../../accounts/create-account.md) for free.
+>
 > Run `docker login dhi.io` to authenticate.
 
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