diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index ab0dcb3..877b99f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -20,12 +20,14 @@ Install CyFi with pip:
 pip install cyfi
 ```
 
-If you're on a Mac, you should install from conda-forge instead:
+Alternatively, CyFi can be installed with conda:
 
 ```
-conda install -c conda-forge cyfi -y
+conda install -c conda-forge cyfi
 ```
 
+There is a known issue with the pip installation on M1 Macs due to LightGBM. If you encounter this, we recommend installing CyFi with conda.
+
 For detailed instructions for those installing python for the first time, see the [Installation](https://cyfi.drivendata.org/installation/) page.
 
 ### Generate batch predictions
diff --git a/docs/docs/index.md b/docs/docs/index.md
index 22e25d2..99a9a07 100644
--- a/docs/docs/index.md
+++ b/docs/docs/index.md
@@ -26,12 +26,14 @@ Install CyFi with pip:
 pip install cyfi
 ```
 
-If you're on a Mac, you should install from conda-forge instead:
+Alternatively, CyFi can be installed with conda:
 
 ```
-conda install -c conda-forge cyfi -y
+conda install -c conda-forge cyfi
 ```
 
+There is a known issue with the pip installation on M1 Macs due to LightGBM. If you encounter this, we recommend installing CyFi with conda.
+
 For detailed instructions for those installing python for the first time, see the [Installation](installation.md) docs.
 
 ### Generate batch predictions
diff --git a/docs/docs/installation.md b/docs/docs/installation.md
index a6e5571..3d75f7b 100644
--- a/docs/docs/installation.md
+++ b/docs/docs/installation.md
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ Once the Miniconda installation has finished,
 
 1. Open the terminal by typing ⌘+space (to open spotlight search) and then typing "Terminal". Hit enter.
 
-2. Type `conda install -c conda-forge cyfi` and hit enter
+2. Type `conda install -c conda-forge cyfi` and hit enter. When prompted with "Proceed ([y]/n)?", hit enter again.
 
 3. To check that CyFi has been installed, run `pip show cyfi`