diff --git a/doc/EC2_SELF_HOST_GUIDE.md b/doc/EC2_SELF_HOST_GUIDE.md
index 69d8abb5..3a9c7e1a 100644
--- a/doc/EC2_SELF_HOST_GUIDE.md
+++ b/doc/EC2_SELF_HOST_GUIDE.md
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us on [Discord](http
    sudo usermod -aG docker ${USER}
    sudo systemctl restart docker
    ```
+- Logout(exit/Ctrl-D) and log back in to take effect.
 
 ## Installing AppFlowy-Cloud