diff --git a/dashboard/xdocs/authoring.xml b/dashboard/xdocs/authoring.xml
index a2fdec36..da482692 100644
--- a/dashboard/xdocs/authoring.xml
+++ b/dashboard/xdocs/authoring.xml
@@ -55,6 +55,14 @@ maven.dashboard.aggregator.[aggregator name].artifact = [Location of artifacts f
 maven.dashboard.aggregator.[aggregator name].label = [Label to display in report]
 maven.dashboard.aggregator.[aggregator name].goal = [Goal to call that generates the artifact above]
 ]]></source>
+        <p>
+          In order to use your aggregator in the dashboard report, you need to 
+          add it to the list of aggregators by adding the following property in
+          your <code>project.properties</code>:
+        </p>
+<source><![CDATA[
+maven.dashboard.aggregators = [aggregator name],[other aggregators to use]
+]]></source>        
       </subsection>
       <subsection name="Step 3: Tips">
         <p>