diff --git a/docs/configuration_file_basics.xml b/docs/configuration_file_basics.xml
index 2869d3f7c..6402c25a9 100644
--- a/docs/configuration_file_basics.xml
+++ b/docs/configuration_file_basics.xml
@@ -48,6 +48,17 @@
     before you use them with Shorewall.</para>
   </caution>
 
+  <section>
+    <title id="Intro">Introduction</title>
+
+    <para>This article offers hints about how to accomplish common tasks with
+    Shorewall. The <ulink url="Introduction.html">Introduction to
+    Shorewall</ulink> is required reading for being able to use this article
+    effectively. For information about setting up your first Shorewall-based
+    firewall, see the <ulink url="GettingStarted.html">Quickstart
+    Guides</ulink>.</para>
+  </section>
+
   <section id="Files">
     <title>Files</title>