diff --git a/docs/production/multiple-organizations.md b/docs/production/multiple-organizations.md
index d3585899ab..b3b7c4e0bc 100644
--- a/docs/production/multiple-organizations.md
+++ b/docs/production/multiple-organizations.md
@@ -143,3 +143,12 @@ If you're migrating from a configuration using the root domain to one
 with realms hosted on subdomains, be sure to clear cookies in any
 browsers that were logged in on the root domain; otherwise, those
 browsers will experience weird/confusing redirects.
+
+## Open realm creation
+
+Installations like [Zulip Cloud](https://zulip.com/plans) that wish to
+allow anyone on the Internet to create new Zulip organizations can do
+so by setting `OPEN_REALM_CREATION = True` in
+`/etc/zulip/settings.py`. Note that offering Zulip hosting to anyone
+on the Internet entails significant responsibility around security,
+abuse/spam, legal issues like GDPR/CCPA compliance, and more.
diff --git a/docs/subsystems/realms.md b/docs/subsystems/realms.md
index 388e9dd888..810ccfaa19 100644
--- a/docs/subsystems/realms.md
+++ b/docs/subsystems/realms.md
@@ -34,15 +34,6 @@ after the creation of the realm. The link also expires if not used
 within 7 days. The expiration period can be changed by modifying
 `REALM_CREATION_LINK_VALIDITY_DAYS` in settings.py.
 
-### Enabling open realm creation
-
-If you want anyone to be able to create new realms on your server, you
-can enable open realm creation. This will add a **Create new
-organization** link to your Zulip homepage footer, and anyone can
-create a new realm by visiting this link (**/new**). This
-feature is disabled by default in production instances, and can be
-enabled by setting `OPEN_REALM_CREATION = True` in settings.py.
-
 ## Subdomains
 
 One can host multiple realms in a Zulip server by giving each realm a