diff --git a/docs/topics/browsable-api.md b/docs/topics/browsable-api.md
index 23ac25bc9..ed70c4901 100644
--- a/docs/topics/browsable-api.md
+++ b/docs/topics/browsable-api.md
@@ -94,6 +94,8 @@ To add branding and customize the look-and-feel of the login template, create a
 
 You can add your site name or branding by including the branding block:
 
+    {% extends "rest_framework/login_base.html" %}
+
     {% block branding %}
         <h3 style="margin: 0 0 20px;">My Site Name</h3>
     {% endblock %}