diff --git a/docs/nix_dev_env.md b/docs/nix_dev_env.md
--- a/docs/nix_dev_env.md
+++ b/docs/nix_dev_env.md
@@ -40,6 +40,8 @@
 
 # Install Nix and Comm binary cache
 ./scripts/install_nix.sh
+
+# Open new terminal to apply changes
 ```
 
 ## Workflow prerequisites