diff --git a/http_cache/varnish.rst b/http_cache/varnish.rst
index 3c1fa6d5346..1bc77530c70 100644
--- a/http_cache/varnish.rst
+++ b/http_cache/varnish.rst
@@ -44,6 +44,12 @@ header. In this case, you need to add the following configuration snippet:
         }
     }
 
+.. note::
+
+    Forcing HTTPS while using a reverse proxy or load balancer requires a proper
+    configuration to avoid infinite redirect loops; see :doc:`/deployment/proxies`
+    for more details.
+
 Cookies and Caching
 -------------------