diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index d3c06c7f..c8631163 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -52,13 +52,13 @@ You can install the Azure `ai` CLI locally on your computer:
 2. Install or update the Azure `ai` CLI:
 
     ```bash
-    dotnet tool install -g Azure.AI.CLI
+    dotnet tool install -g Azure.AI.CLI --prerelease
     ```
 
     or
 
     ```bash
-    dotnet tool update -g Azure.AI.CLI
+    dotnet tool update -g Azure.AI.CLI --prerelease
     ```
 
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