diff --git a/admin_manual/maintenance/migrating.rst b/admin_manual/maintenance/migrating.rst
index 7890d9efc0f..583b77e79cd 100644
--- a/admin_manual/maintenance/migrating.rst
+++ b/admin_manual/maintenance/migrating.rst
@@ -56,9 +56,16 @@ the new location. It is also assumed that the authentication method
     Depending on the original installation method and the OS the files are
     located in different locations. On the new system make sure to pick the
     appropriate locations. If you change any paths, make sure to adapt the paths
-    in the Nextcloud config.php file. Note: This step might take several hours,
-    depending on your installation.
-	
+    in the Nextcloud config.php file.
+
+    .. note::
+      This step might take several hours, depending on your installation.
+
+    .. warning::
+      Changing the location of the data directory might cause a corruption of relations
+      in the database and is not supported.
+
+
 #.  Check the config.php file of the **ORIGINAL** system to see if it has
     the ``data-fingerprint`` set to a non-empty value. If this is the case, make
     sure to also run the ``maintenance:data-fingerprint`` command on the **NEW**