diff --git a/plugins/user-settings/README.md b/plugins/user-settings/README.md
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--- a/plugins/user-settings/README.md
+++ b/plugins/user-settings/README.md
@@ -11,7 +11,20 @@ be used in the frontend as a persistent alternative to the builtin `WebStorage`.
 Please see [the backend README](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/tree/master/plugins/user-settings-backend)
 for installation instructions.
 
-## Components Usage
+## Installation
+
+```bash
+# From your Backstage root directory
+yarn --cwd packages/app add @backstage/plugin-user-settings
+```
+
+Once installed, the plugin is automatically available in your app through the default package discovery. For more details and alternative installation methods, see [installing plugins](https://backstage.io/docs/frontend-system/building-apps/installing-plugins).
+
+## Old Frontend System
+
+If your Backstage app uses the old frontend system, you need to manually wire the plugin into your app.
+
+### Components Usage
 
 Add the item to the Sidebar: