diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ Ensure you have the latest LTS version of Node.js installed.
 Using `yarn` instead of `npm` is recommended. Please see the Yarn [install
 guide](https://classic.yarnpkg.com/en/docs/install) if you do not have it already.
 
-1. Install or update `node.js` so that your `node` is at least v14.x.
+1. Install or update `node.js` so that your `node` is at least the current recommended LTS.
 1. Install `yarn` if not present already.
 1. Clone the repo: `git clone https://github.com/vector-im/element-web.git`.
 1. Switch to the element-web directory: `cd element-web`.