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@@ -62,7 +62,8 @@ accounts on both Windows and Linux.
 ## Usage
 
 This launcher doesn't setup/link new accounts. You'll need to either launch Elite Dangerous at least once with
-the default launcher or manually create and link your account(s).
+the default launcher or manually create and link your account(s) via the [Linked Thirdparty Accounts] section of
+Frontier's website. Linking is only required if you purchased the game via Steam or Epic.
 
 ### Setup
 #### Steam
@@ -373,4 +374,5 @@ Note that the bootstrap project specifically targets Windows and won't publish o
 [quirks]: https://github.com/rfvgyhn/min-ed-launcher/issues/45#issuecomment-1030312606
 [publish.sh]: publish.sh
 [publish.ps1]: publish.ps1
-[multi-account]: #frontier-account-via-steam-or-epic
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+[multi-account]: #frontier-account-via-steam-or-epic
+[Linked Thirdparty Accounts]: https://user.frontierstore.net/user/info
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