diff --git a/docs/generating_the_url.md b/docs/generating_the_url.md
index 90ffe367..dc8dfac7 100644
--- a/docs/generating_the_url.md
+++ b/docs/generating_the_url.md
@@ -11,6 +11,8 @@ Check out the [example](#example) at the end of this guide.
 
 ## Signature
 
+**⚠️ Warning:** The signature part should always be present in a URL. If the signature check is disabled (no key/salt pairs are provided), the signature part may contain anything (for example, `unsafe` or `_`).
+
 A signature protects your URL from being altered by an attacker. It is highly recommended to sign imgproxy URLs when imgproxy is being used in production.
 
 Once you set up your [URL signature](configuration.md#url-signature), check out the [Signing the URL](signing_the_url.md) guide to find out how to sign your URLs. Otherwise, since the signature still needs to be present, feel free to use any string here.
diff --git a/docs/getting_the_image_info.md b/docs/getting_the_image_info.md
index 4fb353bf..d088fc00 100644
--- a/docs/getting_the_image_info.md
+++ b/docs/getting_the_image_info.md
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ To get the image info, use the following URL format:
 
 ## Signature
 
+**⚠️ Warning:** The signature part should always be present in a URL. If the signature check is disabled (no key/salt pairs are provided), the signature part may contain anything (for example, `unsafe` or `_`).
+
 A signature protects your URL from being modified by an attacker. It is highly recommended to sign imgproxy URLs in a production environment.
 
 Once you set up your [URL signature](configuration.md#url-signature), check out the [Signing the URL](signing_the_url.md) guide to learn about how to sign your URLs. Otherwise, since the signature is required, feel free to use any string here.