diff --git a/ocfweb/docs/docs/services/vhost/mail.md b/ocfweb/docs/docs/services/vhost/mail.md
index bda0444c9..370e231cf 100644
--- a/ocfweb/docs/docs/services/vhost/mail.md
+++ b/ocfweb/docs/docs/services/vhost/mail.md
@@ -13,9 +13,13 @@ send mail. The details of how to use these addresses are below.
 
 By default, groups only have regular web virtual hosting.
 
-If you'd like to get started using mail virtual hosting, send us an email at
-[hostmaster@ocf.berkeley.edu](mailto:hostmaster@ocf.berkeley.edu) letting us
-know you'd like to enable email virtual hosting. Be sure to include both the
+If you'd like to get started using mail virtual hosting, you should set up
+a group account and
+[request a vhost from us](https://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/docs/services/vhost/#h3_instructions),
+if you have not already. Please include that you would like mail virtual hosting
+in your request for a vhost. If you already have a vhost with us, send
+us an email at [hostmaster@ocf.berkeley.edu](mailto:hostmaster@ocf.berkeley.edu)
+letting us know you'd like to enable email virtual hosting. Be sure to include both the
 domain name, and your OCF account name.
 
 Once your domain is configured for mail, head over to our [[mail