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@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ The uid can have a maximum length of 40 characters.
 
 `POST /api/dashboards/db`
 
-Creates a new dashboard or updates an existing dashboard.
+Creates a new dashboard or updates an existing dashboard. When updating existing dashboards, if you do not define the `folderId` and `folderUid` properties, then the dashboard(s) are moved to the `General` folder.
 
 **Example Request for new dashboard**: