diff --git a/website/docs/source/v2/cli/rsync.html.md b/website/docs/source/v2/cli/rsync.html.md
index 7d8f420ba..4239e6e82 100644
--- a/website/docs/source/v2/cli/rsync.html.md
+++ b/website/docs/source/v2/cli/rsync.html.md
@@ -9,3 +9,7 @@ sidebar_current: "cli-rsync"
 
 This command forces a resync of any
 [rsync synced folders](/v2/synced-folders/rsync.html).
+
+Note that if you change any settings within the rsync synced folders such
+as exclude paths, you'll need to `vagrant reload` before this command will
+pick up those changes.