diff --git a/docs/intro/install.txt b/docs/intro/install.txt
index c1348fbe62..7a338ee858 100644
--- a/docs/intro/install.txt
+++ b/docs/intro/install.txt
@@ -53,13 +53,12 @@ Install Django
 
 You've got three easy options to install Django:
 
-* Install a version of Django :doc:`provided by your operating system
-  distribution </misc/distributions>`. This is the quickest option for those
-  who have operating systems that distribute Django.
-
 * :ref:`Install an official release <installing-official-release>`. This
   is the best approach for most users.
 
+* Install a version of Django :ref:`provided by your operating system
+  distribution <installing-distribution-package>`.
+
 * :ref:`Install the latest development version
   <installing-development-version>`. This option is for enthusiasts who want
   the latest-and-greatest features and aren't afraid of running brand new code.
diff --git a/docs/topics/install.txt b/docs/topics/install.txt
index fbd6447743..5bdd98596d 100644
--- a/docs/topics/install.txt
+++ b/docs/topics/install.txt
@@ -181,6 +181,8 @@ This is the recommended way to install Django.
 .. _virtualenvwrapper: https://virtualenvwrapper.readthedocs.io/en/latest/
 .. _standalone pip installer: https://pip.pypa.io/en/latest/installing/#installing-with-get-pip-py
 
+.. _installing-distribution-package:
+
 Installing a distribution-specific package
 ------------------------------------------