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@@ -5,6 +5,10 @@ A [Terraform](terraform.io) provider for F5 BigIP. Resources are currently avail
 [![Build Status](https://travis-ci.org/DealerDotCom/terraform-provider-bigip.svg?branch=master)](https://travis-ci.org/DealerDotCom/terraform-provider-bigip)
 
 
+# F5 Requirements
+
+This provider uses the iControlREST API. Make sure that is installed and enabled on your F5 before proceeding.
+
 # Installation
 
  - Download the latest [release](https://github.com/DealerDotCom/terraform-provider-bigip/releases) for your platform.