diff --git a/source/collaborate/install-desktop-app.rst b/source/collaborate/install-desktop-app.rst
index 20035e6ee1f..2eb01bd4cbf 100644
--- a/source/collaborate/install-desktop-app.rst
+++ b/source/collaborate/install-desktop-app.rst
@@ -28,6 +28,9 @@ You can download the `desktop app <https://mattermost.com/apps/>`_ directly from
     1. Download the latest version of the Mattermost desktop app for the `64-bit version of Windows <https://releases.mattermost.com/desktop/5.9.0/mattermost-desktop-5.9.0-win-x64.msi>`_
     2. From the **\Downloads** folder, right-click on the file ``mattermost-desktop-setup-5.9.0-win.exe``, then select **Open** to start an installer for the app. Once finished, the Mattermost desktop app opens automatically.
 
+  .. warning:: 
+    Mattermost Desktop should always be installed on a local drive. Network Shares are not supported as installation locations.
+
   **MSI Installer and group policies**
 
   The following group policies are available supporting a state option of Not Configured, Enabled, or Disabled: