diff --git a/docs/how-to/set-up-backups.md b/docs/how-to/set-up-backups.md
index 922e2a1b..1e05bde7 100644
--- a/docs/how-to/set-up-backups.md
+++ b/docs/how-to/set-up-backups.md
@@ -69,7 +69,8 @@ borgmatic --version
 
 If borgmatic is properly installed, that should output your borgmatic version.
 You can also try `sudo borgmatic --version` if you intend to run borgmatic
-with `sudo`.
+with `sudo`. If that doesn't work, you may need to update your [sudoers
+`secure_path` option](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Sudo).
 
 
 ### Other ways to install