diff --git a/docs/2_installation.rst b/docs/2_installation.rst
index dcd0aaf..9e5d3ef 100644
--- a/docs/2_installation.rst
+++ b/docs/2_installation.rst
@@ -46,6 +46,10 @@ After installing the package, the project settings need to be configured.
         'django.middleware.clickjacking.XFrameOptionsMiddleware',
 
         # AxesMiddleware should be the last middleware in the MIDDLEWARE list.
+        # It only formats user lockout messages and renders Axes lockout responses
+        # on failed user authentication attempts from login views.
+        # If you do not want Axes to override the authentication response
+        # you can skip installing the middleware and use your own views.
         'axes.middleware.AxesMiddleware',
     ]