diff --git a/docs/pages/1.getting-started.md b/docs/pages/1.getting-started.md
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--- a/docs/pages/1.getting-started.md
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@@ -21,9 +21,9 @@ Specifically `MaterialCommunityIcons` icon pack needs to be included in the proj
 
 ```sh
 yarn add react-native-vector-icons
-react-native link react-native-vector-icons
 ```
 
+The library has specified dedicated steps for each platform. Please follow their [installation guide](https://github.com/oblador/react-native-vector-icons#installation) in order to properly use icon fonts.
 
 If you don't want to install vector icons, you can use [babel-plugin-optional-require](https://github.com/satya164/babel-plugin-optional-require) to opt-out.