diff --git a/content/wallets/wallet-integrations/privy/jwt-auth-migration.mdx b/content/wallets/wallet-integrations/privy/jwt-auth-migration.mdx
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--- a/content/wallets/wallet-integrations/privy/jwt-auth-migration.mdx
+++ b/content/wallets/wallet-integrations/privy/jwt-auth-migration.mdx
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ While existing users still need migrating, you don't want Privy to auto-create a
 
 ## Step 3: Reconnect sending and gas sponsorship
 
-Install `@alchemy/wallet-apis` and wire up `createSmartWalletClient`. See the [Privy signer integration guide](/docs/wallets/third-party/signers/privy) for full setup details, or follow the [React migration guide Step 2](/docs/wallets/wallet-integrations/privy/react-migration#step-2-reconnect-sending-and-gas-sponsorship) for a walkthrough.
+This step applies before either migration path below. Install `@alchemy/wallet-apis` and wire up `createSmartWalletClient`. See the [Privy signer integration guide](/docs/wallets/third-party/signers/privy) for full setup details, or follow the [React migration guide Step 2](/docs/wallets/wallet-integrations/privy/react-migration#step-2-reconnect-sending-and-gas-sponsorship) for a walkthrough.
 
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@@ -95,6 +95,8 @@ Install `@alchemy/wallet-apis` and wire up `createSmartWalletClient`. See the [P
 
 Use this path if you have a React or React Native app and want the migration to happen in the user's browser/device.
 
+Before building the client-side flow, complete [Step 3](#step-3-reconnect-sending-and-gas-sponsorship) so your Privy wallets are connected to Alchemy's transaction infrastructure.
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 ### 4a. Integrate Privy auth (client-side)
 
 Instead of calling a Privy login function directly, you subscribe the Privy SDK to your existing auth provider's state using the `useSubscribeToJwtAuthWithFlag` hook. Privy will automatically authenticate when your provider reports the user is logged in.