diff --git a/build-docker.sh b/build-docker.sh
index 0e3d8298..4d01dc82 100644
--- a/build-docker.sh
+++ b/build-docker.sh
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+echo "Ensure Docker has been properly installed before continuing."
+read -p "Press enter to continue or CTRL-C to exit."
 docker build -t ac-decomp .
 if [ -e /bin/curl ]; then
     curl -O https://files.decomp.dev/compilers_latest.zip