diff --git a/pvecm.adoc b/pvecm.adoc
index 97a665b..2af6828 100644
--- a/pvecm.adoc
+++ b/pvecm.adoc
@@ -1051,6 +1051,8 @@ The SSH key from the cluster will be automatically copied to the QDevice.
 
 NOTE: Make sure that the SSH configuration on your external server allows root
 login via password, if you are asked for a password during this step.
+If you receive an error such as 'Host key verification failed.' at this
+stage, running `pvecm updatecerts` could fix the issue.
 
 After you enter the password and all the steps have successfully completed, you
 will see "Done". You can verify that the QDevice has been set up with: