diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 6f8590caa3..afe91a311f 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -42,6 +42,10 @@ Click **Make a contribution** at the bottom of any docs page to make small chang
 
  <img src="./assets/images/contribution_cta.png" width="300" height="150" /> 
 
+#### Make changes in a codespace
+
+For more information about using a codespace for working on GitHub documentation, see "[Working in a codespace](https://github.com/github/docs/blob/main/contributing/codespace.md)."
+
 #### Make changes locally
 
 1. [Install Git LFS](https://docs.github.com/en/github/managing-large-files/versioning-large-files/installing-git-large-file-storage).
@@ -54,9 +58,6 @@ Click **Make a contribution** at the bottom of any docs page to make small chang
 - Using the command line:
   - [Fork the repo](https://docs.github.com/en/github/getting-started-with-github/fork-a-repo#fork-an-example-repository) so that you can make your changes without affecting the original project until you're ready to merge them.
 
-- GitHub Codespaces:
-  - [Fork, edit, and preview](https://docs.github.com/en/free-pro-team@latest/github/developing-online-with-codespaces/creating-a-codespace) using [GitHub Codespaces](https://github.com/features/codespaces) without having to install and run the project locally.
-
 3. Install or update to **Node.js v16**. For more information, see [the development guide](contributing/development.md).
 
 4. Create a working branch and start with your changes!
diff --git a/content/code-security/dependabot/dependabot-alerts/viewing-and-updating-dependabot-alerts.md b/content/code-security/dependabot/dependabot-alerts/viewing-and-updating-dependabot-alerts.md
index 02b5b1a801..72209a136e 100644
--- a/content/code-security/dependabot/dependabot-alerts/viewing-and-updating-dependabot-alerts.md
+++ b/content/code-security/dependabot/dependabot-alerts/viewing-and-updating-dependabot-alerts.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ redirect_from:
   - /github/managing-security-vulnerabilities/viewing-and-updating-vulnerable-dependencies-in-your-repository
   - /code-security/supply-chain-security/viewing-and-updating-vulnerable-dependencies-in-your-repository
   - /code-security/supply-chain-security/managing-vulnerabilities-in-your-projects-dependencies/viewing-and-updating-vulnerable-dependencies-in-your-repository
-permissions: Repository administrators and organization owners can view and update dependencies.
+permissions: Repository administrators and organization owners can view and update dependencies, as well as users and teams with explicit access.
 shortTitle: View Dependabot alerts
 versions:
   fpt: '*'
diff --git a/contributing/development.md b/contributing/development.md
index 62aa369c75..3cd1373b95 100644
--- a/contributing/development.md
+++ b/contributing/development.md
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ Note that `npm ci` and `npm run build` are steps that should typically only need
 
 ### Using GitHub Codespaces
 
-As an alternative, you can simply use [GitHub Codespaces](https://github.com/features/codespaces).
+As an alternative, you can simply use [GitHub Codespaces](https://docs.github.com/en/codespaces/overview). For more information about using a codespace for working on GitHub documentation, see "[Working in a codespace](https://github.com/github/docs/blob/main/contributing/codespace.md)."
 
 In a matter of minutes, you will be ready to edit, preview and test your changes directly from the comfort of your browser.
 
diff --git a/data/reusables/repositories/sidebar-dependabot-alerts.md b/data/reusables/repositories/sidebar-dependabot-alerts.md
index fdeed8b963..4183d71bb3 100644
--- a/data/reusables/repositories/sidebar-dependabot-alerts.md
+++ b/data/reusables/repositories/sidebar-dependabot-alerts.md
@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@
-1. In the security sidebar, click **{% data variables.product.prodname_dependabot_alerts %}**.{% ifversion fpt or ghec %}
+1. In the security sidebar, click **{% data variables.product.prodname_dependabot_alerts %}**. If this option is missing, it means you don't have access to security alerts and need to be given access. For more information, see "[Managing security and analysis settings for your repository](/repositories/managing-your-repositorys-settings-and-features/enabling-features-for-your-repository/managing-security-and-analysis-settings-for-your-repository#granting-access-to-security-alerts)."{% ifversion fpt or ghec %}
 ![{% data variables.product.prodname_dependabot_alerts %} tab](/assets/images/help/repository/dependabot-alerts-tab.png){% else %}![{% data variables.product.prodname_dependabot_alerts %} tab](/assets/images/enterprise/repository/dependabot-alerts-tab.png){% endif %}