diff --git a/crates/bevy_asset/src/lib.rs b/crates/bevy_asset/src/lib.rs
index 4a8d37c27a..f57e2d0123 100644
--- a/crates/bevy_asset/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/bevy_asset/src/lib.rs
@@ -64,7 +64,9 @@ pub enum AssetStage {
 #[derive(Default)]
 pub struct AssetPlugin;
 
-/// [`AssetServer`] settings.
+/// Settings for the [`AssetServer`].
+///
+/// This resource must be added before the [`AssetPlugin`] or `DefaultPlugins` to take effect.
 #[derive(Resource)]
 pub struct AssetServerSettings {
     /// The base folder where assets are loaded from, relative to the executable.