diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 9388f0f4d..baa586cdb 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -30,8 +30,7 @@ _(Uninstall with `sudo yum remove gh`)_
 
 1. Download the latest `_linux_amd64.tar.gz` file from the [releases page](https://github.com/github/gh-cli/releases)
 2. `tar -xf gh_0.2.2_linux_amd64.tar.gz`, changing version number accordingly
-3. `chmod +x gh` ensure the binary is executable
-4. Copy the uncompressed `gh` somewhere on your `$PATH` (e.g. `sudo cp gh /usr/local/bin/`)
+3. Copy the uncompressed `gh` somewhere on your `$PATH` (e.g. `sudo cp gh /usr/local/bin/`)
 
 _(Uninstall with `rm`)_