diff --git a/user/common-tasks/software-update-domu.md b/user/common-tasks/software-update-domu.md
index 86b126a5..af19fba5 100644
--- a/user/common-tasks/software-update-domu.md
+++ b/user/common-tasks/software-update-domu.md
@@ -23,6 +23,8 @@ To permanently install new software in a TemplateVM:
  1. Start the TemplateVM.
  2. Start either a terminal (e.g. `gnome-terminal`) or a dedicated software management application, such as `gpk-application`.
  3. Install software as normally instructed inside that operating system (e.g. using `dnf`, or the dedicated GUI application).
+     * on the terminal for VMs based on fedora: `sudo dnf install <PACKAGE_NAME>`
+     * on the terminal for VMs based on debian: `sudo apt install <PACKAGE_NAME>`
  4. Shut down the TemplateVM.
  5. Restart all [TemplateBasedVMs] based on the TemplateVM.
  6. (Optional) In the relevant [TemplateBasedVMs]' **Qube Settings**, go to the **Applications** tab, select the new application(s) from the list, and press OK.