diff --git a/pages/tutorials/github_merge_queue.md b/pages/tutorials/github_merge_queue.md
index a4cb7334226..a1f1d6d27c2 100644
--- a/pages/tutorials/github_merge_queue.md
+++ b/pages/tutorials/github_merge_queue.md
@@ -16,6 +16,12 @@ The merge queue creates temporary branches with a special prefix to validate pul
 
 To enable a merge queue for a pipeline:
 
+1. From your Buildkite dashboard, select your pipeline.
+1. Select _Pipeline Settings_ > _GitHub_.
+1. In the _GitHub Settings_ section, select the _Skip builds with existing commits_ checkbox.
+
+If you have existing branch limiting rules:
+
 1. From your Buildkite dashboard, select your pipeline.
 1. Select _Pipeline Settings_ > _GitHub_.
 1. In the _Branch Limiting_ section, add a filter for the following pattern:
@@ -24,6 +30,4 @@ To enable a merge queue for a pipeline:
     gh-readonly-queue/{base_branch}/*
     ```
 
-1. In the _GitHub Settings_ section, select the _Skip builds with existing commits_ checkbox.
-
 That's it! Your pipeline supports merge queues in GitHub. 🎉