diff --git a/llvm/docs/CodeReview.rst b/llvm/docs/CodeReview.rst
index 56798ae4faf0c..15e3e018e1158 100644
--- a/llvm/docs/CodeReview.rst
+++ b/llvm/docs/CodeReview.rst
@@ -142,12 +142,18 @@ from specific performance tests), please explain as many of these up front as
 possible. This allows the patch author and reviewers to make the most efficient
 use of their time.
 
+.. _lgtm_how_a_patch_is_accepted:
+
 LGTM - How a Patch Is Accepted
 ------------------------------
 
 A patch is approved to be committed when a reviewer accepts it, and this is
 almost always associated with a message containing the text "LGTM" (which
-stands for Looks Good To Me). Only approval from a single reviewer is required.
+stands for Looks Good To Me).
+
+Only approval from a single reviewer is required, unless the pull request
+has required reviewers. In which case, you must have approval from all of those
+reviewers.
 
 When providing an unqualified LGTM (approval to commit), it is the
 responsibility of the reviewer to have reviewed all of the discussion and
diff --git a/llvm/docs/GitHub.rst b/llvm/docs/GitHub.rst
index ce4308022bf9f..d785d9da9a7f4 100644
--- a/llvm/docs/GitHub.rst
+++ b/llvm/docs/GitHub.rst
@@ -138,10 +138,16 @@ you won't encounter merge conflicts when landing the PR.
   collaborating with others on a single branch, be careful how and when you push
   changes. ``--force-with-lease`` may be useful in this situation.
 
+Approvals
+---------
+
+Before merging a PR you must have the required approvals. See
+:ref:`lgtm_how_a_patch_is_accepted` for more details.
+
 Landing your change
 -------------------
 
-When your PR has been accepted you can merge your changes.
+When your PR has been approved you can merge your changes.
 
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