diff --git a/maven-site/src/site/apt/guides/getting-started/index.apt b/maven-site/src/site/apt/guides/getting-started/index.apt
index 368199c234..eb94fb7f65 100644
--- a/maven-site/src/site/apt/guides/getting-started/index.apt
+++ b/maven-site/src/site/apt/guides/getting-started/index.apt
@@ -392,4 +392,13 @@ Please check ~/.m2/plugin-registry.xml - if that has RELEASE as a
 version in there somewhere, remove it - that should correct the
 problem.
 
+==
+
+When creating your own lifecycles:
+
+This is a missing instruction on the build lifecycle page. You need to
+add the plugin to the project, <extensions>true</extensions>
+
+==
+
 +-----+