diff --git a/packages/website/pages/docs/guides/run-a-taiko-node.mdx b/packages/website/pages/docs/guides/run-a-taiko-node.mdx
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@@ -149,6 +149,10 @@ docker compose up -d
 
 > Note: You may need to use `sudo docker compose up -d` if you are not in the `docker` group.
 
+<Callout>
+If you ran a testnet node previously make sure to first run `docker compose down -v` to remove the old volumes.
+</Callout>
+
 ### Verify node is running
 
 #### Option 1: Check with the node dashboard