diff --git a/doc/administration/license_file.md b/doc/administration/license_file.md
index 3e55ea00e4a01ba5e218fee7443f575b41fe38ef..2418bf543e7a7a2c232f3540e961f6d1798379e4 100644
--- a/doc/administration/license_file.md
+++ b/doc/administration/license_file.md
@@ -13,7 +13,9 @@ a base64-encoded ASCII text file with a `.gitlab-license` extension.
 The first time you sign in to your GitLab instance, a note with a
 link to the **Add license** page should be displayed.
 
-Otherwise, to add your license:
+Otherwise, add your license in the Admin area.
+
+## Add license in the Admin area
 
 1. Sign in to GitLab as an administrator.
 1. On the left sidebar, at the bottom, select **Admin**.