diff --git a/source/manual/vpnet.rst b/source/manual/vpnet.rst
index da8946a1..ae94cee7 100644
--- a/source/manual/vpnet.rst
+++ b/source/manual/vpnet.rst
@@ -137,6 +137,14 @@ is an interesting read as well.
   and the format is almost identical to the connections gui available in OPNsense.
 
 
+Combining legacy tunnels and connections
+-------------------------------------------
+
+It is possible to combine tunnels and connections, but there are some constraints. As our legacy tunnels force a :code:`reqid`
+for each configured child (phase 2), there is a risk the automated numbering from the new connection children overlaps.
+To prevent these overlaps, its required to set an unused :code:`reqid` in the connection child.
+
+
 
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 Security policies and routing