diff --git a/runpodctl/overview.mdx b/runpodctl/overview.mdx
index 8fa4d651..ea24c344 100644
--- a/runpodctl/overview.mdx
+++ b/runpodctl/overview.mdx
@@ -45,6 +45,10 @@ bash <(curl -sL cli.runpod.io)
 
 The script installs the latest version to `/usr/local/bin` when run as root, or to `~/.local/bin` for non-root users. If you don't have root access, the script displays instructions for adding `runpodctl` to your PATH.
 
+<Note>
+The install script verifies the downloaded release against its SHA-256 checksum before installing, so it needs a checksum tool to be present: `sha256sum` on Linux or `shasum` on macOS. These are preinstalled in most environments, but on minimal images without one the install aborts.
+</Note>
+
 </Tab>
 
 <Tab title="macOS">