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@@ -6,6 +6,8 @@ associated scripts, and configuration for creating deployable OS images for [MAA
 See README.md in each directory for documentation on how to customize, build,
 and upload images.
 
+Read more about how [custom images](https://maas.io/docs/about-creating-custom-images) work.
+
 ## Existing templates
 
 | **OS** | **Maturity Level** |