diff --git a/docs/USER-DOCUMENTATION.md b/docs/USER-DOCUMENTATION.md
index d6fdaadc..5062d7e6 100644
--- a/docs/USER-DOCUMENTATION.md
+++ b/docs/USER-DOCUMENTATION.md
@@ -16,6 +16,13 @@ To deactivate this feature, `touch` any of the files listed below:
 - `/usr/share/appimagekit/no_desktopintegration`
 - `/etc/appimagekit/no_desktopintegration`
 
+Alternatively, set the `SKIP` environment variable before executing the
+AppImage:
+
+```sh
+SKIP=1 ./Etcher-linux-x64.AppImage
+```
+
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