diff --git a/docs/source/users/install_instructions/externals.rst b/docs/source/users/install_instructions/externals.rst
index 5002414b1..b8f44a4f5 100644
--- a/docs/source/users/install_instructions/externals.rst
+++ b/docs/source/users/install_instructions/externals.rst
@@ -75,7 +75,9 @@ To use this fitting software, both MATLAB and the MATLAB engine must be
 installed. Installation instructions for MATLAB are available at
 `<https://uk.mathworks.com/help/install/ug/install-products-with-internet-connection.html>`_,
 and instructions for installing and setting up the MATLAB engine are
-here: `<https://uk.mathworks.com/help/matlab/matlab_external/install-the-matlab-engine-for-python.html>`_
+here: `<https://uk.mathworks.com/help/matlab/matlab_external/install-the-matlab-engine-for-python.html>`_.
+Furthermore, Matlab requires additional Python packages to be installed. You can find the instructions on how to install 
+these packages by following the link provided: :ref:`here <extra_dependencies>`.
 
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