diff --git a/Documentation/Connectors/CDC-Connector.md b/Documentation/Connectors/CDC-Connector.md
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@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@ The C++ connector for the [MariaDB MaxScale](https://mariadb.com/products/techno
 The CDC connector is a single-file connector which allows it to be relatively
 easily embedded into existing applications.
 
+To start using the connector, either download it from the
+[MariaDB website](https://mariadb.com/downloads/mariadb-tx/connector) or
+[configure the MaxScale repository](https://mariadb.com/kb/en/library/mariadb-package-repository-setup-and-usage/)
+and install the `maxscale-cdc-connector` package.
+
 ## API Overview
 
 A CDC connection object is prepared by instantiating the `CDC::Connection`