diff --git a/README b/README
index 4f9caf8..f060206 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ Install::
 
         make install
         chown root:users /var/lib/connman/econnman.config
+        chmod g+w /var/lib/connman/econnman.config
 
 If you wish to install at alternative locations, then make sure to
 configure your PYTHONPATH to be able to access this location!