diff --git a/docs/update-api-docs.md b/docs/update-api-docs.md
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--- a/docs/update-api-docs.md
+++ b/docs/update-api-docs.md
@@ -47,7 +47,9 @@ The steps are:
 
     Once this pull request has been merged, an automated publishing job will get any changes in the `main` branch into the `live` branch, which will then show up on https://learn.microsoft.com.
 
-7. The last step is to create a pull request in the [binaries](https://apidrop.visualstudio.com/_git/binaries) repository for the `netX.Y-xcodeZ.W` we created with the new assemblies (into the `master` branch).
+7. Create a pull request in the [binaries](https://apidrop.visualstudio.com/_git/binaries) repository for the `netX.Y-xcodeZ.W` we created with the new assemblies (into the `master` branch).
+
+8. The final step is to flip the monikers from prerelease to live monikers (another ticket has to be created for this).
 
 ## How to create new monikers
 
@@ -67,13 +69,15 @@ So for the initial .NET 10 release, when we shipped APIs for iOS 26.0, tvOS 26.0
 We can't create monikers ourselves, we have to request their creation:
 
 1. Go here: [Learn Request Central](https://microsoft.sharepoint.com/teams/Partnerships/SitePages/Learn%20Request%20Central.aspx) (you might have to request access the first time you go here)
-	a. Under "GitHub Publishing Services" click [Submit your request](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=v4j5cvGGr0GRqy180BHbRxxUz-ZV53lLrgTaBjGRmtBUNlkzT01CSzNBSE1SRU8yRzU5UTZFNjQyOC4u)
-	b. Fill in the form with:
+	1. Under "GitHub Publishing Services" click [Submit your request](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=v4j5cvGGr0GRqy180BHbRxxUz-ZV53lLrgTaBjGRmtBUNlkzT01CSzNBSE1SRU8yRzU5UTZFNjQyOC4u)
+	2. Fill in the form with:
 		1. I am working on publishing a new content set.
 		2. I need help with updating information architecture (IA) or navigation.
 		3. Request monikers.
 		This will lead you to a template to fill an issue. Here's a sample of how I filled it out once: [#480959](https://dev.azure.com/msft-skilling/Content/_workitems/edit/480959).
 
+Note: monikers are typically created as prerelease monikers. Another request has to be created to flip them to live monikers once everything else is in place.
+
 It can be helpful to view info about all monikers here: [All monikers](https://ops.microsoft.com#/monikers)
 
 ## References