diff --git a/ros1_melodic/getting_started.md b/ros1_melodic/getting_started.md
index ba8b8ab..df79149 100644
--- a/ros1_melodic/getting_started.md
+++ b/ros1_melodic/getting_started.md
@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ Create a catkin workspace for your ROS packages. Here is an [installation guide
 ```bash
 cd ~/catkin_ws/src
 git clone https://github.com/hello-robot/stretch_tutorials.git
+cd stretch_tutorials
+git checkout main
 cd ~/catkin_ws
 catkin_make
 ```