diff --git a/docs/src/content/docs/contributing/setup.mdx b/docs/src/content/docs/contributing/setup.mdx
index 0682777d..7fcedb90 100644
--- a/docs/src/content/docs/contributing/setup.mdx
+++ b/docs/src/content/docs/contributing/setup.mdx
@@ -81,9 +81,11 @@ import { Tabs, TabItem, Steps } from "@astrojs/starlight/components"
 3.  Clone the repository.
 
     ```sh
-    git clone https://github.com/revoltchat/android.git
+    git clone --recursive https://github.com/revoltchat/android.git
     ```
 
+    Specify --recursive to ensure that submodules are cloned as well.
+
 4.  Open the project in Android Studio.
 
 5.  Install the required dependencies.