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 5d6395cdf9..6dbfee2073 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
@@ -247,7 +247,8 @@ unzip WindowsDefenderATPOnboardingPackage.zip
     ```
 
     > [!IMPORTANT]
-    > When the product starts for the first time, it downloads the latest antimalware definitions. Depending on your Internet connection, this can take up to a few minutes. During this time the above command returns a value of `0`.
+    > When the product starts for the first time, it downloads the latest antimalware definitions. Depending on your Internet connection, this can take up to a few minutes. During this time the above command returns a value of `0`.<br>
+    > Please note that you may also need to configure a proxy after completing the initial installation: <br> https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/linux-static-proxy-configuration#post-installation-configuration
 
 5. Run a detection test to verify that the machine is properly onboarded and reporting to the service. Perform the following steps on the newly onboarded machine: