diff --git a/docs/user-guides/shared-workspaces.md b/docs/user-guides/shared-workspaces.md
index 467a9dbb8b..6770089012 100644
--- a/docs/user-guides/shared-workspaces.md
+++ b/docs/user-guides/shared-workspaces.md
@@ -40,6 +40,9 @@ To remove sharing from a workspace:
 - `coder sharing remove <workspace> --group contractor`
   - Workspace is no longer shared with the group `contractor`.
 
+> [!Important]
+> The workspace must be restarted for the user or group removal to take effect.
+
 To show who a workspace is shared with:
 
 - `coder sharing show <workspace>`
@@ -61,3 +64,4 @@ To list shared workspaces:
 - `use` allows for connection via SSH and apps, the ability to start and stop the workspace, view logs and stats, and update on start when required.
 - `admin` allows for all of the above, as well as the ability to rename the workspace, update at any time, and invite others with the `use` role.
 - Neither role allows for the user to delete the workspace.
+- After removing a user/group, a workspace restart is required for the removal to take effect.
diff --git a/site/src/modules/workspaces/WorkspaceSharingForm/WorkspaceSharingForm.tsx b/site/src/modules/workspaces/WorkspaceSharingForm/WorkspaceSharingForm.tsx
index a66f82000c..bbc70a039d 100644
--- a/site/src/modules/workspaces/WorkspaceSharingForm/WorkspaceSharingForm.tsx
+++ b/site/src/modules/workspaces/WorkspaceSharingForm/WorkspaceSharingForm.tsx
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ import type {
 	WorkspaceRole,
 	WorkspaceUser,
 } from "api/typesGenerated";
+import { Alert } from "components/Alert/Alert";
 import { ErrorAlert } from "components/Alert/ErrorAlert";
 import { Avatar } from "components/Avatar/Avatar";
 import { AvatarData } from "components/Avatar/AvatarData";
@@ -149,6 +150,7 @@ interface WorkspaceSharingFormProps {
 	onRemoveGroup: (group: Group) => void;
 	addMemberForm?: ReactNode;
 	isCompact?: boolean;
+	showRestartWarning?: boolean;
 }
 
 export const WorkspaceSharingForm: FC<WorkspaceSharingFormProps> = ({
@@ -163,6 +165,7 @@ export const WorkspaceSharingForm: FC<WorkspaceSharingFormProps> = ({
 	onRemoveGroup,
 	addMemberForm,
 	isCompact,
+	showRestartWarning,
 }) => {
 	const isEmpty = Boolean(
 		workspaceACL &&
@@ -307,6 +310,11 @@ export const WorkspaceSharingForm: FC<WorkspaceSharingFormProps> = ({
 			<div className="flex flex-col gap-4">
 				{Boolean(error) && <ErrorAlert error={error} />}
 				{canUpdatePermissions && addMemberForm}
+				{showRestartWarning && (
+					<Alert severity="warning">
+						Workspace restart required for the removal to take effect.
+					</Alert>
+				)}
 				<div>
 					<Table>{tableHeader}</Table>
 					<div className="max-h-60 overflow-y-auto">
@@ -321,6 +329,11 @@ export const WorkspaceSharingForm: FC<WorkspaceSharingFormProps> = ({
 		<div className="flex flex-col gap-4">
 			{Boolean(error) && <ErrorAlert error={error} />}
 			{canUpdatePermissions && addMemberForm}
+			{showRestartWarning && (
+				<Alert severity="warning">
+					Workspace restart required for the removal to take effect.
+				</Alert>
+			)}
 			<Table>
 				{tableHeader}
 				{tableBody}
diff --git a/site/src/modules/workspaces/WorkspaceSharingForm/useWorkspaceSharing.ts b/site/src/modules/workspaces/WorkspaceSharingForm/useWorkspaceSharing.ts
index 819eaecd0b..6c32420138 100644
--- a/site/src/modules/workspaces/WorkspaceSharingForm/useWorkspaceSharing.ts
+++ b/site/src/modules/workspaces/WorkspaceSharingForm/useWorkspaceSharing.ts
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ import type {
 	WorkspaceUser,
 } from "api/typesGenerated";
 import { displaySuccess } from "components/GlobalSnackbar/utils";
+import { useState } from "react";
 import { useMutation, useQuery, useQueryClient } from "react-query";
 
 /**
@@ -20,6 +21,7 @@ import { useMutation, useQuery, useQueryClient } from "react-query";
  */
 export function useWorkspaceSharing(workspace: Workspace) {
 	const queryClient = useQueryClient();
+	const [hasRemovedMember, setHasRemovedMember] = useState(false);
 
 	const workspaceACLQuery = useQuery(workspaceACL(workspace.id));
 
@@ -41,6 +43,7 @@ export function useWorkspaceSharing(workspace: Workspace) {
 			userId: user.id,
 			role,
 		});
+		setHasRemovedMember(false);
 		displaySuccess("User added to workspace successfully!");
 		reset();
 	};
@@ -60,6 +63,7 @@ export function useWorkspaceSharing(workspace: Workspace) {
 			userId: user.id,
 			role: "",
 		});
+		setHasRemovedMember(true);
 		displaySuccess("User removed successfully!");
 	};
 
@@ -73,6 +77,7 @@ export function useWorkspaceSharing(workspace: Workspace) {
 			groupId: group.id,
 			role,
 		});
+		setHasRemovedMember(false);
 		displaySuccess("Group added to workspace successfully!");
 		reset();
 	};
@@ -92,6 +97,7 @@ export function useWorkspaceSharing(workspace: Workspace) {
 			groupId: group.id,
 			role: "",
 		});
+		setHasRemovedMember(true);
 		displaySuccess("Group removed successfully!");
 	};
 
@@ -108,6 +114,7 @@ export function useWorkspaceSharing(workspace: Workspace) {
 		isLoading: workspaceACLQuery.isLoading,
 		error: workspaceACLQuery.error,
 		mutationError,
+		hasRemovedMember,
 		// User actions
 		addUser,
 		updateUser,
diff --git a/site/src/pages/WorkspacePage/WorkspaceActions/ShareButton.tsx b/site/src/pages/WorkspacePage/WorkspaceActions/ShareButton.tsx
index 58ef00770f..c19ee06172 100644
--- a/site/src/pages/WorkspacePage/WorkspaceActions/ShareButton.tsx
+++ b/site/src/pages/WorkspacePage/WorkspaceActions/ShareButton.tsx
@@ -42,6 +42,7 @@ export const ShareButton: FC<ShareButtonProps> = ({
 					updatingGroupId={sharing.updatingGroupId}
 					onUpdateGroup={sharing.updateGroup}
 					onRemoveGroup={sharing.removeGroup}
+					showRestartWarning={sharing.hasRemovedMember}
 					isCompact
 					addMemberForm={
 						<AddWorkspaceUserOrGroup
diff --git a/site/src/pages/WorkspaceSettingsPage/WorkspaceSharingPage/WorkspaceSharingPage.tsx b/site/src/pages/WorkspaceSettingsPage/WorkspaceSharingPage/WorkspaceSharingPage.tsx
index 124baf80ef..8ae8cf72df 100644
--- a/site/src/pages/WorkspaceSettingsPage/WorkspaceSharingPage/WorkspaceSharingPage.tsx
+++ b/site/src/pages/WorkspaceSettingsPage/WorkspaceSharingPage/WorkspaceSharingPage.tsx
@@ -54,6 +54,7 @@ const WorkspaceSharingPage: FC = () => {
 				onUpdateGroup={sharing.updateGroup}
 				updatingGroupId={sharing.updatingGroupId}
 				onRemoveGroup={sharing.removeGroup}
+				hasRemovedMember={sharing.hasRemovedMember}
 			/>
 		</div>
 	);
diff --git a/site/src/pages/WorkspaceSettingsPage/WorkspaceSharingPage/WorkspaceSharingPageView.tsx b/site/src/pages/WorkspaceSettingsPage/WorkspaceSharingPage/WorkspaceSharingPageView.tsx
index 8573ca1863..2d44c1fa8c 100644
--- a/site/src/pages/WorkspaceSettingsPage/WorkspaceSharingPage/WorkspaceSharingPageView.tsx
+++ b/site/src/pages/WorkspaceSettingsPage/WorkspaceSharingPage/WorkspaceSharingPageView.tsx
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ interface WorkspaceSharingPageViewProps {
 	onUpdateGroup: (group: WorkspaceGroup, role: WorkspaceRole) => void;
 	updatingGroupId?: WorkspaceGroup["id"] | undefined;
 	onRemoveGroup: (group: Group) => void;
+	hasRemovedMember?: boolean;
 }
 
 export const WorkspaceSharingPageView: FC<WorkspaceSharingPageViewProps> = ({
@@ -47,6 +48,7 @@ export const WorkspaceSharingPageView: FC<WorkspaceSharingPageViewProps> = ({
 	updatingGroupId,
 	onUpdateGroup,
 	onRemoveGroup,
+	hasRemovedMember,
 }) => {
 	return (
 		<WorkspaceSharingForm
@@ -59,6 +61,7 @@ export const WorkspaceSharingPageView: FC<WorkspaceSharingPageViewProps> = ({
 			updatingGroupId={updatingGroupId}
 			onUpdateGroup={onUpdateGroup}
 			onRemoveGroup={onRemoveGroup}
+			showRestartWarning={hasRemovedMember}
 			addMemberForm={
 				<AddWorkspaceUserOrGroup
 					organizationID={workspace.organization_id}