diff --git a/Resources/doc/cookbook/extending-generator-templates.md b/Resources/doc/cookbook/extending-generator-templates.md
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--- a/Resources/doc/cookbook/extending-generator-templates.md
+++ b/Resources/doc/cookbook/extending-generator-templates.md
@@ -16,7 +16,8 @@ admingenerator_generator:
 
 2. Keep in mind that you will at least need **one dir** in the previous specified template directory, namely of the DBAL layer used, so one of [Doctrine, DoctrineODM, Propel]. 
 Without this directory, the specified template directory will not be used for extending/overwriting any of the templates, even in the CommonAdmin dir. 
+Note: If you are using git and your directory is empty you will [need to add least one file to add this directory to git](https://git.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/GitFaq#Can_I_add_empty_directories.3F). It's convention to add a .gitkeep file.
 
 3. Be free to extend/overwrite any template in the Resources/templates dir of the AdminGenerator!
 
-Please note that your own templates might need adjustment when new releases of the AdminGenerator arrive. So if anything breaks after a update and you're using custom templates, please check those first!
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+Please note that your own templates might need adjustment when new releases of the AdminGenerator arrive. So if anything breaks after a update and you're using custom templates, please check those first!