diff --git a/docs/install.rst b/docs/install.rst
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@@ -23,6 +23,8 @@ Alternatively, clone the repository and install:
    cd gaiaunlimited
    python -m pip install .
 
+In case a local installation is not possible, the package can also be installed inside a Google Colab notebook by executing the command ``!pip install gaiaunlimited`` or  ``%pip install gaiaunlimited``.
+
 Setting the data directory
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