diff --git a/docs/sources/enterprise/datasource_permissions.md b/docs/sources/enterprise/datasource_permissions.md
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@@ -33,6 +33,8 @@ When permissions are enabled for a data source in an organization, you restrict
 
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+> **Caution:** Enabling permissions for the default data source makes users not listed in the permissions unable to invoke queries. Panels using default data source will return `Access denied to data source` error for those users.
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 ## Allow users and teams to query a data source
 
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