diff --git a/security/force_https.rst b/security/force_https.rst
index f06136a5255..824de6073de 100644
--- a/security/force_https.rst
+++ b/security/force_https.rst
@@ -105,3 +105,10 @@ role:
 
 It is also possible to specify using HTTPS in the routing configuration,
 see :doc:`/routing/scheme` for more details.
+
+.. 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.
+