diff --git a/docs/narr/install/quickstart.rst b/docs/narr/install/quickstart.rst
index 06fea07..333fcba 100644
--- a/docs/narr/install/quickstart.rst
+++ b/docs/narr/install/quickstart.rst
@@ -44,7 +44,9 @@ with `wuttaweb template
 
 Assuming you now have project code at ``~/src/poser`` then install
 that and run the app installer.  Note the 2nd command name will depend
-on your project:
+on your project.
+
+**(Please note, you must create your database before running the installer.)**
 
 .. code-block:: sh