diff --git a/doc/source/dist_cloud/kubernetes/upload-software-releases-using-the-cli-203af02d6457.rst b/doc/source/dist_cloud/kubernetes/upload-software-releases-using-the-cli-203af02d6457.rst
index 0d1b4332e..0cae50610 100644
--- a/doc/source/dist_cloud/kubernetes/upload-software-releases-using-the-cli-203af02d6457.rst
+++ b/doc/source/dist_cloud/kubernetes/upload-software-releases-using-the-cli-203af02d6457.rst
@@ -51,6 +51,14 @@ Upload a major release
     When using the --local option, you must provide the absolute path to the
     release files.
 
+.. note::
+
+    When using the ``--os-region-name SystemController`` option to upload a software
+    patch or major release to the SystemController region, the command must be
+    authenticated via Keystone.
+
+    Do not use sudo in combination with the ``--os-region-name SystemController``
+    option, i.e, do not use ``sudo software --os-region-name SystemController upload <software release>`` command.
 
 View the uploaded release(s)
 ----------------------------