diff --git a/scripts/deploy/README.md b/scripts/deploy/README.md
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--- a/scripts/deploy/README.md
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@@ -15,6 +15,8 @@ Before running any of these scripts, the release in question must be tagged and
 
 **IMPORTANT**: All scripts will do a dryrun by default. **Always** do a dryrun before deploying for real. After you have inspected your dryrun, run the actual deploy by passing the optional `--deploy` flag.
 
+Additionally, the `promote-to-staging` and `promote-to-production` scripts will confirm that you are using the correct AWS profile. At the prompt, enter either `y` to confirm and proceed or `n` to cancel.
+
 ### Cut a new version to sandbox
 
 This process is still manual. Check out the commit you would like to release, and: