diff --git a/docs/tutorials/stateless-application/expose-external-ip-address.md b/docs/tutorials/stateless-application/expose-external-ip-address.md
index e740b6df05..2d2e28d594 100644
--- a/docs/tutorials/stateless-application/expose-external-ip-address.md
+++ b/docs/tutorials/stateless-application/expose-external-ip-address.md
@@ -12,7 +12,15 @@ external IP address.
 
 {% capture prerequisites %}
 
-{% include task-tutorial-prereqs.md %}
+ * Install [kubectl](http://kubernetes.io/docs/user-guide/prereqs).
+
+ * Use a cloud provider like Google Container Engine or Amazon Web Services to
+ create a Kubernetes cluster. This tutorial creates an
+ [external load balancer](/docs/user-guide/load-balancer/),
+ which requires a cloud provider.
+
+ * Configure `kubectl` to communicate with your Kubernetes API server. For
+ instructions, see the documentation for your cloud provider.
 
 {% endcapture %}