diff --git a/INSTALL.md b/INSTALL.md
index 5bd818ec1..0e4dd07fd 100644
--- a/INSTALL.md
+++ b/INSTALL.md
@@ -57,10 +57,10 @@ To compile from source, open a **Terminal (Linux/MacOS)**, the **MSVC Tools Comm
    git pull
    ```
 
-   For a stable build, it is recommended to check out the master branch.
+   For a stable build, it is recommended to check out the `latest` branch.
 
    ```
-   git checkout master
+   git checkout latest
    ```
 
 2. Navigate to the directory where you have downloaded KeePassXC and type these commands: