diff --git a/source/_docs/ecosystem/backup/backup_github.markdown b/source/_docs/ecosystem/backup/backup_github.markdown
index e1842f47213..e56833a2dcd 100644
--- a/source/_docs/ecosystem/backup/backup_github.markdown
+++ b/source/_docs/ecosystem/backup/backup_github.markdown
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ Some best practices to consider before putting your configuration on GitHub:
 
 ### {% linkable_title Step 1: Installing and Initializing Git %}
 
-In order to put your configuration on GitHub, you must install the git package on your Home Assistant server (instructions below will work on Raspberry Pi, Ubunutu, or any Debian-based system):
+In order to put your configuration on GitHub, you must install the git package on your Home Assistant server (instructions below will work on Raspberry Pi, Ubunutu, or any Debian-based system) *note: this isn't required in Hass.io, it's included as default so proceed to step 2*:
 
 ```bash
 $ sudo apt-get update