diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 7cc9a5f8..4f8f3c15 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ If you are evaluating Cal.com or running with minimal to no modifications, this
 1. Clone calcom/docker
 
     ```bash
-    git clone https://github.com/calcom/docker.git
+    git clone --recurse-submodules https://github.com/calcom/docker.git
     ```
 
 2. Change into the directory