diff --git a/docs/static_maps_api.md b/docs/static_maps_api.md
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--- a/docs/static_maps_api.md
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@@ -150,6 +150,10 @@ It is important to note that generated images are cached from the live data refe
 * Image resolution is set to 72 DPI
 * JPEG quality is 85%
 * Timeout limits for generating static maps are the same across CARTO Builder and CARTO Engine. It is important to ensure timely processing of queries.
+* If you are publishing your map as a static image with the API, you must manually add [attributions](https://carto.com/attribution) for your static map image. For example, add the following attribution code:
+
+{% highlight javascript %}attribution: '&copy; <a href="http://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright">OpenStreetMap</a> contributors, &copy; <a href="https://carto.com/attributions">CARTO</a>
+{% endhighlight %}
 
 ## Examples