diff --git a/java/lite.md b/java/lite.md
index 84a45ec5a..403d44f2c 100644
--- a/java/lite.md
+++ b/java/lite.md
@@ -21,7 +21,9 @@ download it from maven:
 Choose the version that works on your platform (e.g., on windows you can
 download `protoc-gen-javalite-3.0.0-windows-x86_32.exe`), rename it to
 protoc-gen-javalite (or protoc-gen-javalite.exe on windows) and place it
-in a directory where it can be find in PATH.
+in a directory where it can be find in PATH. If you are using unix like OS
+then make sure to convert `protoc-gen-javalite` to unix executable. For example
+`chmod +x protoc-gen-javalite`
 
 Once you have the protoc and protoc plugin, you can generate Java Lite code
 for your .proto files: