diff --git a/doc/development/contributing/merge_request_workflow.md b/doc/development/contributing/merge_request_workflow.md
index cf71d436a1579f6a665dd1e943cfec46a40ae462..cd5cbfe66544b86bf9a2db137be277452449e940 100644
--- a/doc/development/contributing/merge_request_workflow.md
+++ b/doc/development/contributing/merge_request_workflow.md
@@ -221,7 +221,7 @@ requirements.
    on the CI server.
 1. Regressions and bugs are covered with tests that reduce the risk of the issue happening
    again.
-1. [Performance guidelines](../merge_request_performance_guidelines.md) have been followed.
+1. [Performance guidelines for GitLab.com scale](../merge_request_performance_guidelines.md) have been followed.
 1. [Documented](../documentation/index.md) in the `/doc` directory.
 1. [Changelog entry added](../changelog.md), if necessary.
 1. Reviewed by relevant (UX/FE/BE/tech writing) reviewers and all concerns are addressed.