Update installation docs

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diff --git a/installation.md b/installation.md
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--- a/installation.md
+++ b/installation.md
@@ -47,9 +47,9 @@ sr.ht a consistent look and feel.
 The core package is listed as a dependency of the official `*.sr.ht` packages,
 so installing it explicitly is not necessary if you are using our package
 repositories. If you are not using our packages, obtain the [source
-code](https://git.sr.ht/~sircmpwn/srht) and install it like a typical Python
-package (`./setup.py install --prefix=/usr`). You will need to install its
-dependencies beforehand, for an up-to-date list see [the
+code](https://git.sr.ht/~sircmpwn/srht), initialize submodules and install it
+like a typical Python package (`./setup.py install --prefix=/usr`). You will
+need to install its dependencies beforehand, for an up-to-date list see [the
 package](https://git.sr.ht/~sircmpwn/sr.ht-pkgbuilds/tree/master/python-srht/PKGBUILD).
 
 # Package Installation
@@ -97,10 +97,22 @@ upgrades will be managed automatically by the package, or if you're using the
 source code you can run `alembic upgrade head` when you pull the latest version
 down.
 
+## Becoming admin
+
+After setting up meta.sr.ht and registering yourself a user account, you can
+give that account admin permissions:
+
+    $ python3
+    >>> from metasrht.app import db, User, UserType
+    >>> u = User.query.filter_by(username='[your username]').one()
+    >>> u.user_type = UserType.admin
+    >>> User.query.session.commit()
+
 # Compile static assets
 
 This step is only necessary for users configuring sr.ht from source. Run `make`
-in the root of the repository to compile static assets.
+in the root of the repository to compile static assets. `setup.py` will usually
+do this for you.
 
 # Start the service