diff --git a/addons/actions/README.md b/addons/actions/README.md
index 7038dd0aca34..bd2801310850 100644
--- a/addons/actions/README.md
+++ b/addons/actions/README.md
@@ -23,6 +23,12 @@ Install:
 npm i -D @storybook/addon-actions
 ```
 
+Then, add following content to `.storybook/addons.js`
+
+```
+import '@storybook/addon-actions/register';
+```
+
 Import the `action` function and use it to create actions handlers. When creating action handlers, provide a **name** to make it easier to identify.
 
 > _Note: Make sure NOT to use reserved words as function names. [issues#29](https://github.com/storybooks/storybook-addon-actions/issues/29#issuecomment-288274794)_