diff --git a/docs/ref/contrib/comments/upgrade.txt b/docs/ref/contrib/comments/upgrade.txt index 46c8cf9e206..0df3c94e7d0 100644 --- a/docs/ref/contrib/comments/upgrade.txt +++ b/docs/ref/contrib/comments/upgrade.txt @@ -29,7 +29,15 @@ The main changes from the old system are: Upgrading data -------------- -The data models have changed, as have the table names. To transfer your data into the new system, you'll need to directly run the following SQL: +The data models for Django's comment system have changed, as have the +table names. Before you transfer your existing data into the new comments +system, make sure that you have installed the new comments system as +explained in the +:ref:`quick start guide `. +This will ensure that the new tables have been properly created. + +To transfer your data into the new comments system, you'll need to directly +run the following SQL: .. code-block:: sql