diff --git a/proposals/src/testnet-participation.md b/proposals/src/testnet-participation.md
index fa31f64b1c..0f148cf0ea 100644
--- a/proposals/src/testnet-participation.md
+++ b/proposals/src/testnet-participation.md
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ set:
 ```bash
 $ export release=0.12.1
 $ export ip=$(dig +short beta.testnet.solana.com)
+$ export USE_INSTALL=1
 ```
 
 #### Obtaining The Software