diff --git a/docs/sources/http_api/snapshot.md b/docs/sources/http_api/snapshot.md
index a602fa37bbb..5b88002f713 100644
--- a/docs/sources/http_api/snapshot.md
+++ b/docs/sources/http_api/snapshot.md
@@ -59,6 +59,8 @@ JSON Body schema:
 - **key** - Optional. Define the unique key. Required if **external** is `true`.
 - **deleteKey** - Optional. Unique key used to delete the snapshot. It is different from the **key** so that only the creator can delete the snapshot. Required if **external** is `true`.
 
+> **Note:** When creating a snapshot using the API, you have to provide the full dashboard payload including the snapshot data. This endpoint is designed for the Grafana UI.
+
 **Example Response**:
 
 ```http