diff --git a/docs/INSTALL.md b/docs/INSTALL.md
index b670d06cc..bd39a4409 100644
--- a/docs/INSTALL.md
+++ b/docs/INSTALL.md
@@ -64,6 +64,13 @@ cd $GOPATH/src/github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd
 make && make install
 ```
 
+Alternatively, if one doesn't wish to use `make`, then the `go` commands can be
+used directly:
+```
+dep ensure -v
+go install -v
+```
+
 **Updating**
 
 To update your version of `lnd` to the latest version run the following
@@ -74,6 +81,15 @@ git pull
 make && make install
 ```
 
+Alternatively, if one doesn't wish to use `make`, then the `go` commands can be
+used directly:
+```
+cd $GOPATH/src/github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd
+git pull
+dep ensure -v
+go install -v
+```
+
 **Tests**
 
 To check that `lnd` was installed properly run the following command: