diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 5b0a5ab0d..1622f087f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -218,7 +218,7 @@ Spacemacs has a built-in notification of a new version when you are on the
 `master` branch. If you are on the `develop` branch then you'll have to
 update Spacemacs manually by updating your repository.
 
-## Automatic update
+## Automatic update(on master branch)
 
 When a new version is available a little arrow appears in the mode-line.
 
@@ -230,6 +230,14 @@ current version is older.
 
 Click on the arrow to update Spacemacs to the last version.
 
+## Manual update(on master branch)
+
+(Remove the angle brackets when typing the lines below into your shell.)
+```sh
+git fetch
+git reset --hard <tag version which you are updating to> 
+```
+
 ## On develop branch
 
 1. Update Emacs packages by clicking (press `RET`) on the `[Update]` link of