diff --git a/runtime/fundamentals/node.md b/runtime/fundamentals/node.md
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@@ -623,6 +623,12 @@ As of Deno 2.0, npm packages using Node-API addons **are only supported when a
 In case of misconfiguration Deno will provide hints how the situation can be
 resolved.
 
+Like with all native FFI, you must also pass the `--allow-ffi` flag to grant
+Node-API addons explicit permission to run outside of the runtime sandbox.
+Review the
+[Security and permissions](/runtime/fundamentals/security/#ffi-(foreign-function-interface))
+documentation for more information.
+
 ## Migrating from Node to Deno
 
 Running your Node.js project with Deno is a straightforward process. In most