diff --git a/doc/public_access/public_access.md b/doc/public_access/public_access.md
index e8f4c73120c..81ee7338e4e 100644
--- a/doc/public_access/public_access.md
+++ b/doc/public_access/public_access.md
@@ -30,6 +30,12 @@ in users.
 Any logged in user will have [Guest](../user/permissions.md) permissions
 on the repository.
 
+### Private projects
+
+Private projects can only be cloned and viewed by project members, and
+they will only appear to project members on the public access directory
+(`https://gitlab.example.com/public`).
+
 ### How to change project visibility
 
 1. Go to your project's **Settings**