diff --git a/docs/configuration.md b/docs/configuration.md
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--- a/docs/configuration.md
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@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ URL-specific settings or overrides can be applied to any value in the `credentia
 
 Additionally, GCM Core respects several GCM-specific [environment variables](environment.md) **which take precedence over configuration options.**
 
-GCM Core will only be used by Git if it is installed and configured (`credential.helper`).
+GCM Core will only be used by Git if it is installed and configured. Use `git config --global credential.helper manager-core` to assign GCM Core as your credential helper. Use `git config credential.helper` to see the current configuration.
 
 **Example:**