diff --git a/modules/update-vsphere-virtual-hardware-on-template.adoc b/modules/update-vsphere-virtual-hardware-on-template.adoc
index a0524c8b102b..e9dce0293d13 100644
--- a/modules/update-vsphere-virtual-hardware-on-template.adoc
+++ b/modules/update-vsphere-virtual-hardware-on-template.adoc
@@ -22,6 +22,11 @@ Once converted from a template, do not power on the virtual machine.
 ====
 
 . Update the virtual machine (VM) in the {vmw-full} client. Complete the steps outlined in link:https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/7.0/com.vmware.vsphere.vm_admin.doc/GUID-60768C2F-72E1-42E0-8A17-CA76849F2950.html[Upgrade the Compatibility of a Virtual Machine Manually] ({vmw-full} documentation).
++
+[IMPORTANT]
+====
+If you modified the VM settings, those changes might reset after moving to a newer virtual hardware. Please review that all your configured settings are still in place after your upgrade before proceeding to the next step.
+====
 . Convert the VM in the {vmw-short} client to a template by right-clicking on the VM and then selecting **Template -> Convert to Template**.  
 +
 [IMPORTANT]