diff --git a/docs/source/devguide/index.rst b/docs/source/devguide/index.rst
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@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+.. _developers_guide:
+
 =================
 Developer's Guide
 =================
diff --git a/docs/source/userguide/beginners_guide.rst b/docs/source/userguide/beginners_guide.rst
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 New users should familiarise themselves with `Conda <https://anaconda.org/>`_.
 
-FESTIM is under version control with `git <https://git-scm.com/>`_. Even though users don't need git to install FESTIM, it is convenient to understand how it works. You can find `git tutorials <https://git-scm.com/doc>`_ to help you getting started. The `FESTIM source code <https://github.com/festim-dev/FESTIM>`_ is hosted on GitHub. Signing up for free to GitHub is recommended to receive the latest updates, follow the development and submit `bug reports <https://github.com/festim-dev/FESTIM/issues/new/choose>`_.
+FESTIM is under version control with `git <https://git-scm.com/>`_. Even though users don't need git to install FESTIM, it is convenient to have a basic understanding of how it works. You can find `git tutorials <https://git-scm.com/doc>`_ to help you getting started. The `FESTIM source code <https://github.com/festim-dev/FESTIM>`_ is hosted on GitHub.
+Git knowledge and a GitHub account is required to open issues and :ref:`contribute to the code <developers_guide>`.
 
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 Where can I find help?