diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ them in the background with workers.  It is backed by Redis and it is designed
 to have a low barrier to entry.  It should be integrated in your web stack
 easily.
 
+RQ requires Redis >= 2.6.0.
+
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