diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -63,6 +63,9 @@ Other available stack variants:
 * [Docker Compose](https://docs.docker.com/compose/install/) version **1.12.0+**
 * 1.5 GB of RAM
 
+> :information_source: Especially on Linux, make sure your user has the [required permissions][linux-postinstall] to
+> interact with the Docker daemon.
+
 By default, the stack exposes the following ports:
 * 5000: Logstash TCP input
 * 9200: Elasticsearch HTTP
@@ -383,6 +386,8 @@ instead of `elasticsearch`.
 [paid-features]: https://www.elastic.co/subscriptions
 [trial-license]: https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/elasticsearch/reference/current/license-settings.html
 
+[linux-postinstall]: https://docs.docker.com/install/linux/linux-postinstall/
+
 [booststap-checks]: https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/elasticsearch/reference/current/bootstrap-checks.html
 [es-sys-config]: https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/elasticsearch/reference/current/system-config.html