diff --git a/content/influxdb3/core/reference/config-options.md b/content/influxdb3/core/reference/config-options.md
index 371d30377..7dfee8828 100644
--- a/content/influxdb3/core/reference/config-options.md
+++ b/content/influxdb3/core/reference/config-options.md
@@ -159,7 +159,8 @@ This option supports the following values:
 
 #### data-dir
 
-Defines the location {{< product-name >}} uses to store files locally.
+For the `file` object store, defines the location {{< product-name >}} uses to store files locally.
+Required when using the `file` [object store](#object-store).
 
 | influxdb3 serve option | Environment variable |
 | :--------------------- | :------------------- |
diff --git a/content/influxdb3/enterprise/admin/license.md b/content/influxdb3/enterprise/admin/license.md
index 4a9b14bc8..f6641a98a 100644
--- a/content/influxdb3/enterprise/admin/license.md
+++ b/content/influxdb3/enterprise/admin/license.md
@@ -109,6 +109,10 @@ email address. The server auto-generates and stores your license.
       Use either the `--license-file` option or set the
       `INFLUXDB3_ENTERPRISE_LICENSE_FILE` environment variable.
 
+> [!Note]
+> License file and license email are mutually exclusive.
+> When starting the server, only use one or the other.
+
 #### Example: Start the {{< product-name >}} server with your license email:
 
 {{< code-tabs-wrapper >}}
diff --git a/content/influxdb3/enterprise/reference/config-options.md b/content/influxdb3/enterprise/reference/config-options.md
index eaf9df003..833848ae6 100644
--- a/content/influxdb3/enterprise/reference/config-options.md
+++ b/content/influxdb3/enterprise/reference/config-options.md
@@ -170,7 +170,8 @@ This value must be different than the [`--node-id`](#node-id) value.
 
 #### data-dir
 
-Defines the location {{< product-name >}} uses to store files locally.
+For the `file` object store, defines the location {{< product-name >}} uses to store files locally.
+Required when using the `file` [object store](#object-store).
 
 | influxdb3 serve option | Environment variable |
 | :--------------------- | :------------------- |