diff --git a/content/actions/managing-workflow-runs/downloading-workflow-artifacts.md b/content/actions/managing-workflow-runs/downloading-workflow-artifacts.md
index 8956cc1660..4052a325f7 100644
--- a/content/actions/managing-workflow-runs/downloading-workflow-artifacts.md
+++ b/content/actions/managing-workflow-runs/downloading-workflow-artifacts.md
@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ By default, {% data variables.product.product_name %} stores build logs and arti
 {% data reusables.repositories.navigate-to-workflow %}
 {% data reusables.repositories.view-run %}
 1. Under **Artifacts**, click the artifact you want to download.
+2. You must be logged in to download artifacts, including public repositories.
     
     ![Download artifact drop-down menu](/assets/images/help/repository/artifact-drop-down-updated.png)