diff --git a/content/docker-hub/orgs.md b/content/docker-hub/orgs.md
index 98ce1ec9cb..219d499f4a 100644
--- a/content/docker-hub/orgs.md
+++ b/content/docker-hub/orgs.md
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ detailed instructions on converting an existing user account to an organization,
 
 To create an organization:
 
-1. Sign in to [Docker Hub](https://hub.docker.com/) using your [Docker ID](../docker-id/index.md) or your email address.
+1. Sign in to [Docker Hub](https://hub.docker.com/) using your [Docker ID](../docker-id/index.md), your email address, or your social provider.
 2. Select **Organizations** and then **Create Organization** to create a new
    organization.
 3. Choose a plan for your organization and select **Buy Now**. See
diff --git a/content/docker-id/_index.md b/content/docker-id/_index.md
index bc4d3d0928..c352497d7d 100644
--- a/content/docker-id/_index.md
+++ b/content/docker-id/_index.md
@@ -38,6 +38,11 @@ Your Docker ID becomes your username for hosted Docker services, and [Docker for
 
 ### Sign up with Google or GitHub
 
+> **Important**
+>
+> To sign up with your social provider, make sure you verify your email address with your provider before you begin.
+{ .important }
+
 1. Go to the [Docker sign-up page](https://hub.docker.com/signup/).
 
 2. Select your social provider, Google or GitHub.
@@ -68,6 +73,11 @@ stored in your home directory in `.docker/config.json`. The password is base64-e
 
 ### Sign in with your social provider
 
+> **Important**
+>
+> To sign in with your social provider, make sure you verify your email address with your provider before you begin.
+{ .important }
+
 Optionally, you can sign in to an existing Docker account with your Google or GitHub account. If a Docker account exists with the same email address as the primary email for your social provider, your Docker account will automatically be linked to the social profile. This lets you sign in with your social provider.
 
 If you try to sign in with your social provider and don't have a Docker account yet, a new account will be created for you. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Docker ID using your social provider.