diff --git a/docs/linux-setup.md b/docs/linux-setup.md
index cb2b3301..055ee9ff 100644
--- a/docs/linux-setup.md
+++ b/docs/linux-setup.md
@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ These packages are not required to run a node in its basic form. However, they w
 
 - Clone the ar-io-node repository and navigate into it:
     ```
-    git clone https://github.com/ar-io/ar-io-node
+    git clone -b main https://github.com/ar-io/ar-io-node
     cd ar-io-node
     ```
 
diff --git a/docs/windows-setup.md b/docs/windows-setup.md
index 956553c6..a1181b38 100644
--- a/docs/windows-setup.md
+++ b/docs/windows-setup.md
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ The hardware specifications listed below represent the minimum system requiremen
             
     - Run the following command:
         ```
-        git clone https://github.com/ar-io/ar-io-node
+        git clone -b main https://github.com/ar-io/ar-io-node
         ```
 
 ## Create the Environment File
@@ -186,7 +186,7 @@ To expose your node to the internet and use a custom domain, follow these steps:
             ```
     - Run the following command:
         ```
-        git clone https://github.com/bobinstein/dockerized-nginx
+        git clone -b main https://github.com/bobinstein/dockerized-nginx
         ```
 
     **Note**: This NGINX container was designed to easily automate many of the more technical aspects of setting up NGNIX and obtaining an ssl certificate so your node can be accessed with https. However, wildcard domain certifications cannot be universally automated due to significant security concerns. Be sure to follow the instructions in this project for obtaining wildcard domain certificates in order for your node to function properly.