diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index a1f1244..70f494a 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ You can clone this repository to run octomode on your own computer or server.
 
 `cd octomode`
 
-`make setup` (sets up a virtual environment and install the requirements)
+`make setup` (sets up a virtual environment and install the requirements, you only need to do this once)
 
 `make run` (runs the Flask application)
 
@@ -90,6 +90,10 @@ Open the application at <http://localhost:5001>.
 
 `python` dependencies are listed in `requirements.txt`
 
+To install them, you can run:
+
+`make setup`
+
 ### Note
 
 It's recommended to use firefox when working with octomode locally. Chrome or Chromium do not load external etherpads in iframes.