diff --git a/content/actions/using-workflows/workflow-commands-for-github-actions.md b/content/actions/using-workflows/workflow-commands-for-github-actions.md
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--- a/content/actions/using-workflows/workflow-commands-for-github-actions.md
+++ b/content/actions/using-workflows/workflow-commands-for-github-actions.md
@@ -334,6 +334,12 @@ Write-Output "::add-mask::Mona The Octocat"
 
 {% endpowershell %}
 
+{% warning %}
+
+**Warning:** Make sure you register the secret with 'add-mask' before outputting it in the build logs or using it in any other workflow commands.
+
+{% endwarning %}
+
 ### Example: Masking an environment variable
 
 When you print the variable `MY_NAME` or the value `"Mona The Octocat"` in the log, you'll see `"***"` instead of `"Mona The Octocat"`.