diff --git a/contribute.rst b/contribute.rst
index 5a3f15040890315d1ac573fc3c5731f1d06ac7b7..a0db74904561f0f6aa6c19dd757205bd4c1bf81f 100644
--- a/contribute.rst
+++ b/contribute.rst
@@ -124,6 +124,11 @@ From the base of the repository, run:
 You should now be able to view the documentation in your web
 browser.  The homepage is at ``_build/html/index.html``.
 
+.. note:: This documentation does not currently build with the latest
+          version of sphinx. Please see `this issue on GitLab
+          <https://git.jami.net/savoirfairelinux/jami-docs/-/issues/15>`_ 
+          for a workaround and updates regarding this problem.
+
 To automatically build the documentation and refresh your web browser whenever
 you save changes, run: