diff --git a/docs/en/observability/profiling-get-started.asciidoc b/docs/en/observability/profiling-get-started.asciidoc
index 81c042ee57..bc39adb16c 100644
--- a/docs/en/observability/profiling-get-started.asciidoc
+++ b/docs/en/observability/profiling-get-started.asciidoc
@@ -81,9 +81,6 @@ NOTE: To configure data ingestion, you need elevated privileges, typically the `
 
 If you're upgrading from a previous version with Universal Profiling enabled, see the <<profiling-upgrade,upgrade guide>>.
 
-IMPORTANT: When upgrading, you must remove all existing profiling data.
-We still recommend upgrading as the latest version contains several improvements and new features.
-
 [discrete]
 [[profiling-install-profiling-agent]]
 == Install the Universal Profiling Agent