diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -36,6 +36,7 @@ getting `streetmerchant` running!
 - [Node.js 14](https://nodejs.org/en/)
 - [git](https://git-scm.com/)
 - Clone this project `git clone https://github.com/jef/streetmerchant.git`
+  - To checkout a particular branch, use `git checkout <branch name>` after cloning
 - Run `npm install`
 - Copy `.env-example` to a new file `.env` and edit the `.env` file to your liking using
   your [favorite text editor](https://code.visualstudio.com/)