diff --git a/source/openstack_block_storage.rst b/source/openstack_block_storage.rst
index 77de7c25..1f0f2f96 100644
--- a/source/openstack_block_storage.rst
+++ b/source/openstack_block_storage.rst
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ Prerequisites:
 --------------
 
 Before you install and configure the Block Storage service, you
+must create a database, service credentials, and API endpoints.
 
 #. To create the database, complete these steps: