diff --git a/user/managing-os/minimal-templates.md b/user/managing-os/minimal-templates.md
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@@ -32,6 +32,8 @@ There are currently three Minimal TemplateVMs corresponding to the standard [Fed
 3. The Minimal TemplateVMs are intentionally *minimal*.
    [Do not ask for your favorite package to be added to the minimal template by default.][pref-default]
 
+4. In order to reduce unnecessary risk, unused repositories have been disabled by default.
+   If you wish to install or update any packages from those repositories, you must enable them.
 
 ## Installation