diff --git a/documentation/docs/tutorials/google-drive-mcp.md b/documentation/docs/tutorials/google-drive-mcp.md
index 6c83fe6a..30b3c68a 100644
--- a/documentation/docs/tutorials/google-drive-mcp.md
+++ b/documentation/docs/tutorials/google-drive-mcp.md
@@ -145,6 +145,9 @@ You'll need to re-authenticate once a day when using the Google Drive extension.
     └ 
   ```  
 
+:::tip
+You may need to use absolute paths (rather than relying on shell exapansion for `~`) for the `GDRIVE_CREDENTIALS_PATH` and `GDRIVE_OAUTH_PATH`.
+:::
   5. Add your environment variables 
 
    ```sh
@@ -272,4 +275,4 @@ Q2 Planning Considerations:
   - PPC strategy review pending
 
 Would you like me to focus on any particular aspect of this overview in more detail?
-```
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+```