diff --git a/src/lang/en.json b/src/lang/en.json
index ad12d79d9..de4f49c36 100644
--- a/src/lang/en.json
+++ b/src/lang/en.json
@@ -922,5 +922,6 @@
     "cellsyntSplitLongMessages": "Split long messages into up to 6 parts. 153 x 6 = 918 characters.",
     "max 15 digits": "max 15 digits",
     "max 11 alphanumeric characters": "max 11 alphanumeric characters",
+    "snmpOIDHelptext": "Please input the OID corresponding to the sensor or status you wish to monitor. If you're unsure about the OID, various network management tools can assist you in discovering the correct OID for your device, such as a MIB browser, or SNMP management software.",
     "snmpVersionHelptext": "Prefer SNMPv2c for enhanced security and expanded features. If compatibility issues occur, fallback to SNMPv1, but note that SNMPv1 has limited capabilities compared to SNMPv2c."
 }
diff --git a/src/pages/EditMonitor.vue b/src/pages/EditMonitor.vue
index 655e8523e..fc4771bea 100644
--- a/src/pages/EditMonitor.vue
+++ b/src/pages/EditMonitor.vue
@@ -271,6 +271,9 @@
                             <div v-if="monitor.type === 'snmp'" class="my-3">
                                 <label for="snmp_oid" class="form-label">{{ $t("OID (Object Identifier)") }}</label>
                                 <input id="snmp_oid" v-model="monitor.snmpOid" type="text" class="form-control" required pattern="^([0-2])((\.0)|(\.[1-9][0-9]*))*$" title="Please enter a valid OID, e.g. 1.3.6.1.4.1.9.6.1.101" placeholder="1.3.6.1.4.1.9.6.1.101">
+
+                                <!-- eslint-disable-next-line vue/no-v-html -->
+                                <div class="form-text" v-html="$t('snmpOIDHelptext')"></div>
                             </div>
 
                             <div v-if="monitor.type === 'snmp'" class="my-3">