diff --git a/docs/ai-coder/ai-bridge/client-config.md b/docs/ai-coder/ai-bridge/client-config.md
index dbbb72cada..b09ee89707 100644
--- a/docs/ai-coder/ai-bridge/client-config.md
+++ b/docs/ai-coder/ai-bridge/client-config.md
@@ -15,10 +15,14 @@ Replace `coder.example.com` with your actual Coder deployment URL.
 
 ## Authentication
 
-Instead of distributing provider-specific API keys (OpenAI/Anthropic keys) to users, they authenticate to AI Bridge using their **Coder session token** or **API key**:
+Instead of distributing provider-specific API keys (OpenAI/Anthropic keys) to users, they authenticate to AI Bridge using their **Coder session token** or **Coder API key**:
 
-- **OpenAI clients**: Users set `OPENAI_API_KEY` to their Coder session token or API key
-- **Anthropic clients**: Users set `ANTHROPIC_API_KEY` to their Coder session token or API key
+- **OpenAI clients**: Users set `OPENAI_API_KEY` to their Coder session token or Coder API key
+- **Anthropic clients**: Users set `ANTHROPIC_API_KEY` to their Coder session token or Coder API key
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> Only Coder-issued tokens are accepted at this time.
+> Provider-specific API keys (such as OpenAI or Anthropic keys) will not work with AI Bridge.
 
 Again, the exact environment variable or setting naming may differ from tool to tool; consult your tool's documentation.