diff --git a/doc/api/deploy_keys.md b/doc/api/deploy_keys.md
index ca44afbf355..5f248ab6f91 100644
--- a/doc/api/deploy_keys.md
+++ b/doc/api/deploy_keys.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 ## List all deploy keys
 
-Get a list of all deploy keys across all projects.
+Get a list of all deploy keys across all projects of the GitLab instance. This endpoint requires admin access.
 
 ```
 GET /deploy_keys