diff --git a/docs/source/markdown/podman-generate-systemd.1.md b/docs/source/markdown/podman-generate-systemd.1.md
index 4b77c57211..3565a42bcd 100644
--- a/docs/source/markdown/podman-generate-systemd.1.md
+++ b/docs/source/markdown/podman-generate-systemd.1.md
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ podman\-generate\-systemd - Generate systemd unit file(s) for a container or pod
 **podman generate systemd** will create a systemd unit file that can be used to control a container or pod.
 By default, the command will print the content of the unit files to stdout.
 
-_Note: If you use this command with the remote client, you would still have to place the generated units on the remote system._
+_Note: If you use this command with the remote client, you would still have to place the generated units on the remote system.  Moreover, please make sure that the XDG_RUNTIME_DIR environment variable is set.  If unset, you may set it via `export XDG_RUNTIME_DIR=/run/user/$(id -u)`._
 
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