diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 2a92447b5..3af49d93d 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -338,7 +338,8 @@ which can be used as faster and less resource-hungry alternative to Prometheus.
 
 ## Grafana setup
 
-Create [Prometheus datasource](http://docs.grafana.org/features/datasources/prometheus/) in Grafana with the following url:
+Create [Prometheus datasource](https://grafana.com/docs/grafana/latest/datasources/prometheus/configure-prometheus-data-source/) 
+in Grafana with the following url:
 
 ```url
 http://<victoriametrics-addr>:8428
@@ -352,6 +353,9 @@ or [MetricsQL](https://docs.victoriametrics.com/MetricsQL.html).
 Alternatively, use VictoriaMetrics [datasource plugin](https://github.com/VictoriaMetrics/grafana-datasource) with support of extra features. 
 See more in [description](https://github.com/VictoriaMetrics/grafana-datasource#victoriametrics-data-source-for-grafana).
 
+Creating a datasource may require [specific permissions](https://grafana.com/docs/grafana/latest/administration/data-source-management/).
+If you don't see an option to create a data source - try contacting system administrator.
+
 ## How to upgrade VictoriaMetrics
 
 VictoriaMetrics is developed at a fast pace, so it is recommended periodically checking [the CHANGELOG page](https://docs.victoriametrics.com/CHANGELOG.html) and performing regular upgrades.
diff --git a/docs/README.md b/docs/README.md
index 1f57c0436..d92530592 100644
--- a/docs/README.md
+++ b/docs/README.md
@@ -341,7 +341,8 @@ which can be used as faster and less resource-hungry alternative to Prometheus.
 
 ## Grafana setup
 
-Create [Prometheus datasource](http://docs.grafana.org/features/datasources/prometheus/) in Grafana with the following url:
+Create [Prometheus datasource](https://grafana.com/docs/grafana/latest/datasources/prometheus/configure-prometheus-data-source/) 
+in Grafana with the following url:
 
 ```url
 http://<victoriametrics-addr>:8428
@@ -355,6 +356,9 @@ or [MetricsQL](https://docs.victoriametrics.com/MetricsQL.html).
 Alternatively, use VictoriaMetrics [datasource plugin](https://github.com/VictoriaMetrics/grafana-datasource) with support of extra features. 
 See more in [description](https://github.com/VictoriaMetrics/grafana-datasource#victoriametrics-data-source-for-grafana).
 
+Creating a datasource may require [specific permissions](https://grafana.com/docs/grafana/latest/administration/data-source-management/).
+If you don't see an option to create a data source - try contacting system administrator.
+
 ## How to upgrade VictoriaMetrics
 
 VictoriaMetrics is developed at a fast pace, so it is recommended periodically checking [the CHANGELOG page](https://docs.victoriametrics.com/CHANGELOG.html) and performing regular upgrades.
diff --git a/docs/Single-server-VictoriaMetrics.md b/docs/Single-server-VictoriaMetrics.md
index 5e63299fe..1088f2492 100644
--- a/docs/Single-server-VictoriaMetrics.md
+++ b/docs/Single-server-VictoriaMetrics.md
@@ -349,7 +349,8 @@ which can be used as faster and less resource-hungry alternative to Prometheus.
 
 ## Grafana setup
 
-Create [Prometheus datasource](http://docs.grafana.org/features/datasources/prometheus/) in Grafana with the following url:
+Create [Prometheus datasource](https://grafana.com/docs/grafana/latest/datasources/prometheus/configure-prometheus-data-source/) 
+in Grafana with the following url:
 
 ```url
 http://<victoriametrics-addr>:8428
@@ -363,6 +364,9 @@ or [MetricsQL](https://docs.victoriametrics.com/MetricsQL.html).
 Alternatively, use VictoriaMetrics [datasource plugin](https://github.com/VictoriaMetrics/grafana-datasource) with support of extra features. 
 See more in [description](https://github.com/VictoriaMetrics/grafana-datasource#victoriametrics-data-source-for-grafana).
 
+Creating a datasource may require [specific permissions](https://grafana.com/docs/grafana/latest/administration/data-source-management/).
+If you don't see an option to create a data source - try contacting system administrator.
+
 ## How to upgrade VictoriaMetrics
 
 VictoriaMetrics is developed at a fast pace, so it is recommended periodically checking [the CHANGELOG page](https://docs.victoriametrics.com/CHANGELOG.html) and performing regular upgrades.