diff --git a/doc/release_steps.txt b/doc/release_steps.txt
index 54d53467e..8287787e6 100644
--- a/doc/release_steps.txt
+++ b/doc/release_steps.txt
@@ -144,6 +144,9 @@ preparing the documentation
 
 2. Check if these new files are available on the website
 
+3. In ns-3-dev, edit the tutorial "Getting Started" page to 
+   update the release version numbers.
+
 preparing the Wordpress-based main website
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