diff --git a/docs/getting-started/homepage.md b/docs/getting-started/homepage.md
index cb3a43b1fd..c497610e6e 100644
--- a/docs/getting-started/homepage.md
+++ b/docs/getting-started/homepage.md
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Let's get started by installing the home plugin and creating a simple home page
 #### 1. Install the plugin
 
 ```
-# From the Backstage repository root
+# From your Backstage application directory
 cd packages/app
 yarn add @backstage/plugin-home
 ```