diff --git a/plugins/ilert/README.md b/plugins/ilert/README.md
index 87b67a2052..c6b7a94731 100644
--- a/plugins/ilert/README.md
+++ b/plugins/ilert/README.md
@@ -26,6 +26,8 @@ In detail this plugin provides:
 Install the plugin:
 
 ```bash
+# From the Backstage repository root
+cd packages/app
 yarn add @backstage/plugin-ilert
 ```