diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -30,6 +30,8 @@ This guide assumes you have worked with `cosmos-sdk` blockchains previously. If
 ```
 git clone https://github.com/Kava-Labs/kava.git
 cd kava
+# Ensure GO Modules are enabled
+export GO111MODULE=on
 go install ./cmd/kvd ./cmd/kvcli
 ```