diff --git a/doc/release-process.md b/doc/release-process.md
index 41c1ac8556..394b159b31 100644
--- a/doc/release-process.md
+++ b/doc/release-process.md
@@ -137,9 +137,10 @@ Build output expected:
 
 ### Verify other gitian builders signatures to your own. (Optional)
 
-Add other gitian builders keys to your gpg keyring
+Add other gitian builders keys to your gpg keyring, and/or refresh keys.
 
     gpg --import bitcoin/contrib/gitian-keys/*.pgp
+    gpg --refresh-keys
 
 Verify the signatures