diff --git a/content/repositories/creating-and-managing-repositories/deleting-a-repository.md b/content/repositories/creating-and-managing-repositories/deleting-a-repository.md
index 62d5e5030187..34bfbbf9d512 100644
--- a/content/repositories/creating-and-managing-repositories/deleting-a-repository.md
+++ b/content/repositories/creating-and-managing-repositories/deleting-a-repository.md
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ Some deleted repositories can be restored within 90 days of deletion. {% ifversi
 
 {% data reusables.repositories.navigate-to-repo %}
 {% data reusables.repositories.sidebar-settings %}
-1. Scroll down to the "Danger Zone" section and click **Delete this repository**.
+1. On the "General" settings page (which is selected by default), scroll down to the "Danger Zone" section and click **Delete this repository**.
 1. Click **I want to delete this repository**.
 1. Read the warnings and click **I have read and understand these effects**.
 1. To verify that you're deleting the correct repository, in the text box, type the name of the repository you want to delete.