diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e34c33c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+gaycat:
+	$(CC) -O2 -o gaycat gaycat.c
+
+install: gaycat
+	install gaycat /usr/local/bin/
+	mkdir -p /usr/local/share/man/man6
+	install gaycat.6 /usr/local/share/man/man6/
+
+all: gaycat
+
+
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index d059d88..1bb76d8 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -10,10 +10,17 @@ like the rainbow pride flag.
 On any POSIX compliant system, type
 
 ```
-make gaycat
+make
 ```
 
 and you get the `gaycat` executable.
+To install the program and manual page on your system, type
+
+```
+make install
+```
+
+as root.
 
 ## Usage