diff --git a/content/rancher/v2.x/en/admin-settings/authentication/_index.md b/content/rancher/v2.x/en/admin-settings/authentication/_index.md
index 061d7734c4b..0dc19a78a1b 100644
--- a/content/rancher/v2.x/en/admin-settings/authentication/_index.md
+++ b/content/rancher/v2.x/en/admin-settings/authentication/_index.md
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ The Rancher authentication proxy integrates with the following external authenti
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 However, Rancher also provides [local authentication]({{< baseurl >}}/rancher/v2.x/en/admin-settings/authentication/local/).
 
-In most cases, you should use an external authentication service over local authentication, as external authentication allows user management from a central location. However, you may want a few local authentication users for managing Rancher under rare circumstances, such as if Active Directory is down.
+In most cases, you should use an external authentication service over local authentication, as external authentication allows user management from a central location. However, you may want a few local authentication users for managing Rancher under rare circumstances, such as if your external authentication provider is unavailable or undergoing maintenance.
 
 ## Users and Groups