diff --git a/project_docs/RELEASE_CHECKLIST.md b/project_docs/RELEASE_CHECKLIST.md
index 4444ddfa8..cc700a673 100644
--- a/project_docs/RELEASE_CHECKLIST.md
+++ b/project_docs/RELEASE_CHECKLIST.md
@@ -47,6 +47,9 @@ cargo install cargo-outdated
 - [ ] git push origin 1.1.0-alpha.x
 - [ ] git push origin 1.1.0-alpha.x --tags
 
+- [ ] github -> create new release based on tag (not branch)
+      - use tag because then tools will get the tag + patches we apply.
+
 ### Cargo publish
 
 - [ ] publish `kanidm_proto`