diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/linux-install-manually.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/linux-install-manually.md
index 1d4e47cf52..7c13c7a9e5 100644
--- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/linux-install-manually.md
+++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/linux-install-manually.md
@@ -139,12 +139,14 @@ In order to preview new features and provide early feedback, it is recommended t
     sudo mv ./microsoft.list /etc/apt/sources.list.d/microsoft-[channel].list
     ```
 
-- Install the `gpg` package (`gnupg` on Ubuntu 16.04) if not already installed:
+- Install the `gpg` package if not already installed:
 
     ```bash
     sudo apt-get install gpg
     ```
 
+  If `gpg` is not available, then install `gnupg`.
+
 - Install the Microsoft GPG public key:
 
     ```bash