diff --git a/.buildkite/README.md b/.buildkite/README.md
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@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Buildkite
 
-This README provides an overview of the Buildkite pipeline used to automate the build and publishing process.
+This README provides an overview of the Buildkite pipeline that automates the build and publishing process.
 
 ## Release pipeline
 
@@ -11,9 +11,16 @@ This is the Buildkite pipeline for releasing the APM Agent Java.
 To view the pipeline and its configuration, click [here](https://buildkite.com/elastic/apm-agent-java-release) or
 go to the definition in the `elastic/ci` repository.
 
+### Credentials
+
+The release team provides the credentials required to publish the artifacts in Maven Central and sign them
+with the GPG.
+
+If further details are needed, please go to [prepare-release.sh](hooks/prepare-release.sh).
+
 ## Snapshot pipeline
 
-This is the Buildkite pipeline for the APM Agent java in charge of the snaposhots.
+This is the Buildkite pipeline for the APM Agent Java in charge of the snapshots.
 
 ### Pipeline Configuration