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@@ -34,6 +34,8 @@ iOS              | <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/joplin/id1315599797'
 On macOS, Linux or Windows (via [WSL](https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/commandline/wsl/faq?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396)), type:
 
 	npm install -g joplin
+	
+**IMPORTANT: Node v8+ is required**
 
 If the application does not install due to permission issues, please make sure that your global npm permissions are correct by following the instructions [here](https://docs.npmjs.com/getting-started/fixing-npm-permissions).