diff --git a/content/en/user/profile.md b/content/en/user/profile.md
index 88d96184..4dfbd751 100644
--- a/content/en/user/profile.md
+++ b/content/en/user/profile.md
@@ -71,6 +71,8 @@ If you put a link in your profile metadata, Mastodon checks if the linked page l
 
 Behind the scenes, Mastodon checks for the `rel="me"` attribute on the link back. Likewise, Mastodon puts `rel="me"` on the links within profile metadata.
 
+The profile page you're linking to must be served securely (over HTTPS) in order to pass verification.
+
 {{< hint style="info" >}}
 Because Mastodon can be self-hosted, there is no better way to verify your identity than to host Mastodon on your own domain, which people already trust.
 {{< /hint >}}