diff --git a/content/manuals/engine/install/ubuntu.md b/content/manuals/engine/install/ubuntu.md
index ae89082b26d..5c4bdea3924 100644
--- a/content/manuals/engine/install/ubuntu.md
+++ b/content/manuals/engine/install/ubuntu.md
@@ -176,6 +176,7 @@ Docker from the repository.
 3. Verify that the installation is successful by running the `hello-world` image:
 
    ```console
+   $ sudo service docker start
    $ sudo docker run hello-world
    ```