diff --git a/doc/admin-guide/source/dashboard.rst b/doc/admin-guide/source/dashboard.rst
index 5c07ee6411..817570ff7c 100644
--- a/doc/admin-guide/source/dashboard.rst
+++ b/doc/admin-guide/source/dashboard.rst
@@ -32,4 +32,6 @@ for your operating system.
   `Launch and manage instances
   <http://docs.openstack.org/user-guide/dashboard_launch_instances.html>`__.
   in the OpenStack End User Guide.
-
+- To create and manage ports, see the `Create and manage networks
+  <http://docs.openstack.org/user-guide/dashboard_create_networks.html#create-a-port>`__
+  section of the OpenStack End User Guide.
diff --git a/doc/user-guide/source/dashboard_create_networks.rst b/doc/user-guide/source/dashboard_create_networks.rst
index d0e191df29..af565f0638 100644
--- a/doc/user-guide/source/dashboard_create_networks.rst
+++ b/doc/user-guide/source/dashboard_create_networks.rst
@@ -114,6 +114,11 @@ from the :guilabel:`Network Topology` tab.
 Create a port
 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 
+.. warning::
+
+  Creating and managing ports requires administrator privileges.
+  Contact an administrator before adding or changing ports.
+
 #. Log in to the dashboard.
 
 #. Select the appropriate project from the drop-down menu at the top left.